Software Engineer - Controls Embedded Technology

Powin; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexGen, based in Durham, NC, seeks an embedded software engineer to develop software that interfaces with physical power devices and ensures real-time performance.

The role emphasizes ownership from concept to release, collaboration across teams, and applying AI-driven workflows in an Agile setting to advance energy storage technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of software development experience in power systems, energy storage, or a related field.
• Experience with embedded systems or real-time software development.
• Experience leveraging AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline processes and boost performance.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop software that integrates with and controls physical power generation devices.
• Design and implement software with deterministic timing and safety requirements.
• Take ownership of development work from concept through testing and release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into reliable code.
• Optimize software performance for embedded systems and real-time applications.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Troubleshoot and debug in development and production environments.
• Stay updated on embedded systems and clean energy trends.

Skills

Embedded systems

Real-time software

C++

Go

Linux

TCP/IP networking

Agile

AI-driven tools

Docker

Git and CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About FlexGen

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider in the global energy storage sector. At the forefront of the energy transition, FlexGen leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to help shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen's HybridOS™ software seamlessly integrates with any hardware vendor and with both traditional and renewable power sources. Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and increasing economic returns. With 1.5M hours of runtime and 8 GWh of energy storage systems managed with HybridOS™, FlexGen provides field-tested software and services solutions that are trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.

Position Description

This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your software engineering skills in a high-impact environment, combining the excitement of a tech startup with the stability and purpose of the energy sector. If you're looking to move beyond traditional software roles and make a tangible difference in the world, FlexGen is the place for you.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Develop software that integrates with and controls physical power generation devices
• Design and implement software solutions with deterministic timing and safety requirements
• Take ownership of development work, driving projects from initial concept through implementation, testing, and release
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into efficient, reliable code
• Optimize software performance for embedded systems and real-time applications
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in both development and production environments
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in embedded systems and clean energy

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in software development in a power systems, energy storage, or related field
• Experience with embedded systems or real-time software development
• Utilize AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve overall performance
• Experience working in Agile development environment
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • C++ (primary language)
  • Go
  • Linux operating systems
  • Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
  • Git and CI/CD pipelines
  • TCP/IP networking fundamentals
  • Experience with power systems, grid-connected assets, or energy storage systems

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.