Staff Software Engineer, Test Software

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Test Software to lead the unified software platform powering our HIL/SIL testing ecosystems. You will collaborate with Test Infra, EE, Firmware and Software teams to define requirements, architect the platform, and deliver end‑to‑end capabilities.

Relocation assistance is available and the role reports to the Test SW Platform Team manager. This is an onsite opportunity, based in Berkeley, CA, with a strong emphasis on hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent.
• 7+ years in software engineering with experience building HIL/SIL platforms.
• Strong Python proficiency and OO design skills.
• Solid understanding of electrical schematics and low‑level drivers.

Responsibilities

• Architect a cross‑platform test platform enabling single test cases across HIL and SIL benches.
• Contribute to requirements, evaluate tooling options, and drive platform architecture.
• Develop intuitive UIs for cross‑functional teams to interact with the platform.
• Design robust device drivers to control hardware in the loop.
• Scale SIL cloud infrastructure to support advanced battery simulations.
• Troubleshoot complex HW/SW issues using schematics and test equipment.

Skills

Python

HIL/SIL platforms

Software architecture

Device drivers

CAN/SPI/UART

Electrical engineering

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAN

SPI

UART

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron‑air batteries is underway at our first high‑volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Test Software to lead the development of the unified software platform powering our Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) and Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SIL) testing ecosystems. This role reports to the manager of the Test SW Platform Team. As part of this team, you will create new HIL and SIL testbeds, contributing end‑to‑end across requirements definition, architectural design, and execution, collaborating closely with our Test Infra, Electrical Engineering, Firmware and Software teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast‑moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Architect a platform that enables a single test case to run seamlessly across both physical Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and virtual Software in the Loop (SIL) benches
• Contribute to the requirements definition, and downselection of HIL/SIL tooling alternatives
• Develop intuitive user interfaces that enable cross‑functional engineering teams to interact efficiently with the platform
• Design robust device drivers to ensure precise control and communication within the HIL system.
• Scale the SIL cloud infrastructure to support advanced battery simulations
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and software systems, utilizing schematics and test equipment to isolate platform‑level issues

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• 7+ years in software engineering, with a proven track record of building HIL/SIL platforms or similar platforms at the interface of hardware and software
• Proficiency with python, with a background in object‑oriented design and software architecture principles
• Strong electrical engineering foundations, including the ability to read electrical schematics, debug physical hardware, and work comfortably with low‑level device drivers.
• Familiarity working with embedded communication protocols, such as CAN, SPI, and UART

#LI-Onsite

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees – and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.