Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

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.