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ABOUT US

Step into the future of energy with AES and Maximo, our bold new venture that’s redefining how fast utility scale solar can be built. Maximo, an AI-enabled robotic platform, is accelerating the construction process, delivering solar energy faster, smarter, and at scale. As a driving force behind our vision to expand solar infrastructure at unprecedented speed, Maximo is meeting the surging global demand from hyperscalers and enterprises seeking high-volume, reliable renewable energy solutions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for system architecture, ensuring seamless communication between all robotics services and cloud systems. You will leverage your deep expertise in software and system architecture to drive innovation and solve complex challenges.
Duties will include developing user interfaces, databases, ROS services, communication with edge-devices and cloud services, as well as leading the technical roadmap for the system architecture aligned with our vision and Product Roadmap. A successful candidate is strongly motivated and passionate about solving software and system architecture problems and pushing the boundaries of what is possible today, and will be an entrepreneurial, mission-driven individual responsible for actively progressing, developing, and executing the technical roadmap of our solar module installation robotic system.
This individual will take on the responsibility of defining, designing, and implementing the software architecture and guide the Robotics, Vision and Hardware Engineers to identify the best way to make all the systems communicate with the Maximo ecosystem. In addition, this person will take ownership of developing and maintaining Maximo computers, network, and cloud connectivity, deploying changes, and monitoring their performance, collaborating closely with the Engineer Team to ensure seamless integration of improvements into our applications.
As a specialist in the Maximo business, this position will work collaboratively across the Maximo, external industry partners across the value chain, and AES teams, including engineering, business development, field operations, commercial and strategy.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, system architecture, deployment strategies, and robotics systems.
• Strong theoretical foundation in software engineering principles and system architecture.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, ROS2, SQL, and non-SQL databases.
• Experience with containerization and deployment tools such as Docker.
• Experience with real-time systems and embedded platforms.
• Knowledge of robotics platforms and sensor systems.
• Entrepreneurial passion for getting things done and a “make it happen” attitude with an intellectual curiosity to seek new opportunities.
• Capability to work dynamically and collaboratively across multiple teams in a fast-paced and technical business environment with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills.
• Results-oriented, “can-do” attitude, and “get things done” mentality; comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; no compromise on attention to quality and details.
• Demonstrated ability to understand solar engineering and technology concepts, question assumptions, and make informed product and technology decisions. Technical understanding of automation, robotics, computer vision, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence is a plus.

• Design and implement system architecture to ensure seamless communication between various components, including robotics, vision systems, databases, GUI, battery management, and cloud services.
• Propose and implement the best deployment strategies for our software, evaluating options such as Docker, C++, and Python.
• Propose and implement the best solution for remote support.
• Ensure all code repositories have proper validation, testing, and approvals in place.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Robotics Engineers, Control Engineers, AI and Vision Specialists to ensure seamless integration of all systems.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in software engineering, system architecture, and deployment strategies to drive innovation and improve product performance.
• Design, implement, and maintain cloud services, connectivity, and data logs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.