Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Strata Clean Energy is looking for a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions that enable intelligent control, monitoring, and optimization of large-scale renewable energy systems.

Your work will be instrumental in building the digital infrastructure that ensures reliable, responsive, and revenue-generating operations across a diverse portfolio. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers, data scientists, control systems experts, and field technicians to bring innovative, scalable solutions to life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain real-time monitoring, control, and diagnostic tools to support renewable resources
• Collaborate with systems engineers and managers to define software architecture for energy optimization, scheduling, fault handling, and grid services participation.
• Integrate battery controls with solar PV systems and utility networks
• Ensure cybersecurity, resilience, and reliability of software systems in distributed field deployments
• Participate in firmware/software-in-the-loop testing with internal teams to support field commissioning as needed
• Continuously improve software reliability, scalability, and performance based on user feedback and operational data.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to coding standards, code reviews, and best practices.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

·         Bachelor’s or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

·         6+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years focused on energy systems, or industrial controls.

·         Strong proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++, with experience in real-time or embedded systems.

·         Deep understanding of communication protocols and industrial interfaces (e.g., Modbus, CANbus, OPC, TCP/IP).

·         Experience with energy management systems (EMS) or SCADA platforms.

·         Experience deploying software in Linux-based, networked, and remote operational environments.

·         Familiarity with OEM platforms (e.g., Tesla, Fluence, Powin, Sungrow).

·         Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

·         Knowledge of power systems, grid integration, and market participation strategies (e.g., frequency response, arbitrage).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

·         Primarily remote with occasional travel (10-20%) to HQ, field sites, or testing labs.

·         Work is performed in an office environment and in the field. No work from home is permitted.

·         Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds.

About Us Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management. 

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it. 

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future. 

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.