[Remote] Engineering Manager - Energy Storage

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Verse is a company focused on making the case for clean energy irrefutable by developing innovative solutions for energy storage. The Engineering Manager will lead a team in designing and maintaining the Dispatch Intelligence software stack for Battery Energy Storage System applications, ensuring operational excellence and real-time asset control.ResponsibilitiesSupport members of our technical staff developing site gateway software for battery energy storage fleet telemetry and control applicationsGuide and direct a high-performing software team focused on site-level gateway orchestration, intelligent control systems, and cloud-based data integration across our fleet of energy storage assetsOversee the architecture, development, and operational excellence of mission-critical systems that enable real-time asset observability and control for our energy storage partnersProvide key input on the technical roadmap and architecture to engineers on site gateway systems, focusing on reliability, low-latency, and high-uptime operationWork closely with our energy storage product and project managers to shape the technical direction, set engineering goals, and translate requirements into well-executed deliverables to fulfill the vision for our productsCollaborate with Product and technical project teams to prioritize the backlog, manage complex dependencies across hardware and software integration, fulfill user acceptance tests, and achieve contractual milestones for our customersSkillsBachelor's degree in a STEM field3+ years of experience leading and supporting software engineering teams5+ years of hands-on experience developing software for real-time, embedded, or industrial control systems in low-resource environmentsDeep technical proficiency in at least two of the following languages: Rust, C, Python, or Go, specifically for systems programming or site controller softwareA strong understanding of distributed systems architectures, edge computing, and reliable site-to-cloud communicationStrong people skills and high emotional intelligence to ensure high-trust and high-morale while continuously accelerating velocityMaster's degree or higher in a technical disciplineExperience with complex systems where uptime and low-latency are mission-critical, such as autonomous vehicles or industrial automationTrack record of building and deploying industrial edge or IoT systems in high-pressure environments and tight timelinesFamiliarity with modern compiler, static type-checking, code-generation, testing, and application performance frameworksKnowledge of RPC and message broker technologies (e.g., gRPC, Protobuf, NATS, MQTT, RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc)Knowledge of lightweight file system and memory management solutionsDirect experience with BESS or Distributed Energy Resource (DER) management systemsKnowledge of industrial electric power systems, behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) solutions, communication network technologies, and edge compute or industrial IoT deployment practicesPractical knowledge of industrial and electric power communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OpenADR, and IEC family of standardsHands-on experience managing and coordinating teams responsible for hardware/software integration across multiple battery system OEMs (e.g., Tesla, Form, Fluence, Sungrow)BenefitsCompetitive compensation and equity grant at a high-growth start upComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401kFlexible hours, a hybrid working model, and unlimited PTODiverse and inclusive working environmentCompany OverviewVerse delivers energy cost intelligence for the enterprise. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://verse.inc.Company H1B SponsorshipVerse has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.