Software à United States

Supervisor : Prof. Martin Ordonez, Power Laboratory, UBC

Location : Vancouver, BC, Canada

Start Date : Flexible

Program Duration : 2 years Masters / 4 years PhD

Funding : 30k-45k / tuition support

Join the Power Laboratory at UBC, led by Prof. Martin Ordonez, a world-renowned expert in sustainable energy systems. This research program focuses on advancing software development / architecture for renewable energy integration, energy storage, and sustainable infrastructure.

We are seeking a highly motivated software engineer to pursue a Master of Applied Science (MASc) or PhD degree at UBC, contributing to cutting-edge projects in collaboration with a high-tech industry partner. This position focuses on designing and implementing software solutions to optimize the integration of renewable energy sources, energy storage, and grid management systems.

• Development of software for energy management platforms, including monitoring and control systems.
• Implementation of real-time software for data acquisition and processing at the Edge
• Development of cloud-based solutions for data visualization, analysis, and modeling.
• Integration of IoT and Edge computing technologies for improving system capabilities and performance.
• Implementation of communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, WebSocket) for real-time data exchange.
• Development of APIs and user interfaces for energy system control and monitoring.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, and mechanical) to ensure seamless integration.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Experience with Linux-based embedded systems
• Familiarity with front-end and back-end development frameworks.
• Familiarity with serverless Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and related technologies (infrastructure as code – e.g. Terraform / databases – e.g. InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, Cassandra / container infrastructure – e.g. Docker / container orchestration tools – e.g. Nomad, Kubernetes, Rancher) is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of renewable energy systems is an asset.
• Ability to develop scalable, robust, and efficient software solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

• Be part of impactful research addressing global energy challenges.
• Access state-of-the-art tools and resources for software development and testing.
• Collaborate with leading experts and industry partners in renewable energy.
• Benefit from competitive funding and hands-on mentorship.
• Enjoy a vibrant academic and research environment in one of the world's livable cities.

Interested candidates should apply through the Indeed post and include the following documents :

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Academic transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial application).
• Cover letter
• Contact information for two academic or professional references.

• Job Type : Full-time
• Pay : $35,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

• Are you located in Canada or hold a valid Permanent Residency or Citizenship?

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

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