Senior Software Engineer, Fleet Telemetry & Control

OverviewLocation: San Francisco, CA (Remote/Hybrid Available)What is Verse?Organizations today are under growing pressure to navigate the transition to clean energy — not just to meet sustainability goals, but to manage risk, control costs, and build long-term resilience. Verse was created to change that.Our mission is to make the case for clean energy irrefutable. Through our AI-powered platform, Aria, we help organizations plan, procure, and operate clean energy to achieve their financial and sustainability goals. Verse transforms clean energy ambition into action — giving businesses the clarity and confidence to lead in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.The RoleAs a Software Engineer focused on Embedded Systems at Verse, you will be working closely with our energy solutions partners to design, implement, and test distributed energy resource controls and telemetry software on customer hardware at sites around the world. You will be part of a dynamic, high-performance team building applications directly on bare-metal or on hardware-level virtualization platforms. As an advanced technical leader in embedded systems development, engineering teams will look to you for best standards and practices for interfacing with on-premises grid assets using solutions you will build and maintain.Key ResponsibilitiesFoster a culture and mindset of well-designed systems, test-driven software, and transparent communication with a high caliber of mutual respect and consideration for stakeholdersMentor and support career and junior level engineers in their embedded systems career developmentCollaborate closely with energy solutions providers on their proprietary hardware and on-premises software stacksDesign, implement, and test software for supervisory distributed energy resource control and telemetry applications with heterogeneous OEM hardware, sensor/actual networks, and remote terminal unitsDevelop high-performance, production-grade applications optimized for resource- and bandwidth-constrained environmentsProvide specifications for over-the-air (OTA) update of on-prem software and remote access solutions for customersImplement and enforce best security practices for critical infrastructure and cyber-physical systemsWhat We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)At least 5+ years of experience working directly on bare metal applicationsTechnical leadership and commitment to delivering high quality software on time or ahead of schedule, and adhering to best software development practicesStrong programming skills with systems such as C/C++, Rust or GoComfortable working with scripting such as Shell or Python (understanding of Rust bindings for Python or similar a big plus)Advanced knowledge of communications solutions at all layers (L1-L7) in the OSI networking modelHands-on exposure to lightweight database engines such as SQLite, LevelDB, or similarFamiliarity with SCADA systems, industrial automation software, and finite state machinesHardened security mindset with extensive experience in one or more technologies such as public key infrastructure, encryption, cryptography, and data privacyWhat Will Make You Standout ( Qualifications)A bachelor/'s degree or higher in a STEM fieldProficient with electric power systems and bulk electricity grid hardware (e.g. transmission, distribution, generation, storage)Comfortable building software on the Intel Atom family of processors or similar low-powered CPU environmentsWorking knowledge applying first principles of model-predictive control, optimal control, robotics, and/or reinforcement learningDeep knowledge working with Modbus TCP or similar L5-L7 application layer networking protocolTechnical proficiency working with industrial SCADA communications protocols such as DNP3 and the IEC 60870 and 61850 family of protocolsExperience building resilient, fault tolerant applications on inherently unreliable / mesh networks with Ethernet, W-Fi, Zigbee, 4G/5G cellular, broadband, fiber, or satellite linksExperience with one or more battery energy storage technologies from Tesla, Sungrow, LG/NEC, or FluenceWhat Makes Verse a Great Place to Work?Lead with Empathy: We lift each other up with humility and kindness, always putting colleagues and customers firstBe Honest & Transparent: We prioritize effective communication to build trust with our team, customers, and stakeholdersMove with Balance & Precision: We believe speed and perseverance must be accompanied by thoughtfulness and reflectionLeave the World a Better Place: We are passionate about our mission, and we strive to create a sustainable world for futureBase Pay Range$160,000 - $194,000This is the estimated base salary range for this position, which does not include the value of benefits or a potential equity grant. A wide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to level, skill sets, market conditions, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs.Benefits and Employee PerksCompetitive compensation and equity grant at a high-growth start upComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401kFlexible hours and unlimited PTODiverse and inclusive working environmentVerse is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and compensation without regard to race, color, religion, marital or familial status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-25