Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

PTO

Financial Wellness Benefits

Benefit Concierge Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Marketplace for Discounted Goods &

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Brightcore Energy is seeking an experienced engineer to own the edge computing platform behind Brightcore EDGE, an on-premise industrial PC that runs our control and optimization algorithms at customer sites. You will work with Linux, Python/C++, Docker, and modern security practices in high-security facilities, with hands-on hardware responsibility and three days on-site per week in New York.

A BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field and 5–8+ years of embedded/industrial IoT

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, CS, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8+ years in embedded systems, industrial controls, edge computing, or industrial IoT with hands-on hardware responsibility.
• Deep Linux experience: OS config, hardening, networking, provisioning, remote management.
• Working knowledge of BACnet and/or Modbus; experience with building/industrial integration.
• Ability to implement modern security tooling for high-security facilities.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++, scripting, Docker, and version control.
• Bias to action: deliver working prototypes on aggressive timelines.
• Fluent with AI tools; on-site presence required 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Own the edge computing platform behind Brightcore EDGE at customer sites.
• Work with on-premise industrial PC hardware, control and optimization algorithms.
• Collaborate on integration with building management or industrial control systems.

Skills

Embedded systems

Industrial controls

Edge computing

Industrial IoT

Linux

Python

C/C++

Docker

Security tooling

Scripting

Networking

BACnet/Modbus

Version control

AI tools

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Git

Job description

This role owns the edge computing platform behind Brightcore EDGE, an on-premise industrial PC that runs our control and optimization algorithms at customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• (Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)
• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–8+ years in embedded systems, industrial controls, edge computing, or industrial IoT, with hands-on hardware responsibility.
• Deep experience with industrial PCs and Linux: OS configuration and hardening, networking, provisioning, and remote management.
• Working knowledge of BACnet and/or Modbus and experience integrating with building management or industrial control systems.
• Ability to implement modern security tooling for high-security environments — need not be a security expert, but must be able to select and deploy state-of-the-art practices for facilities like data centers and banks.
• Strong software skills in Python and/or C/C++; comfort with scripting, containerization (e.g., Docker), and version control.
• Bias to action: demonstrated ability to take an ambiguous problem, buy what is needed, and deliver a working prototype on an aggressive timeline without heavy supervision.
• Fluent with AI tools.
• Office presence required at least three (3) days per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with final approval by direct supervisor.
• Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• PTO
• Financial Wellness Benefits
• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services
• Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.