Job Description

Role Overview

In the Senior Controls Software Engineer role, you’ll develop robust, performant C/C++ modules for Fluence OS controls and integrating with PCS/BMS/RTU devices. As a hands-on member of the development team, you will also do the work of delivering a releasable Increment of product at the end of each Sprint, and support commissioning teams with bring-up and diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement real-time control services (dispatch, balancing, state machines) in C/C++.
• Integrate devices & protocols (Modbus, MQTT).
• Coach, mentor, and develop People.
• Empower People to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Write unit/integration tests; contribute to CI/CD; perform code reviews.
• Development Controls, integrating grid-scale battery and power conversion systems from industry-leading manufacturers.
• Focus on robustness, security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Optimize latency/throughput and reliability on Linux/embedded target
• Meet project timelines and budget.
• Track, manage, document, and report work using JIRA and Confluence.
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Required Qualifications And Experience

• Professional C/C++ on Linux/embedded/RTOS; strong systems fundamentals.
• Expertise using the Agile development framework.
• Experience with real-time controls and deterministic error handling for power systems.
• Expertise in multiple Linux Deployment Environments (Ubuntu preferred).
• Device/protocol integration (Modbus TCP/IP; familiarity with DNP3/IEC-61850)
• Git, CI/CD, automated testing; collaborative engineering practices.
• Enthusiasm for getting things done, taking personal responsibility, adding value within a team setting, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Mathematics from an accredited university with 5+ years of work experience. Significant related work experience will be considered in place of a master’s degree.
• Experience with Power System Market Applications.
• Experience with Industrial Protocols: Modbus TCPand MQTT.
• Willing and able to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 5% of the time.