[Remote] Staff Software Engineer – Energy Systems Software

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Qcells North America is seeking an exceptional Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of software products that manage and optimize distributed energy resources. The role focuses on building scalable, production-grade energy software while collaborating with cross-functional teams across data, hardware, and energy markets.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and develop high‑performance, cloud‑native software for managing DER, BTM and C&I assets, and utility‑scale energy systemsBuild robust microservices, APIs, and distributed systems supporting real-time or near-real-time energy operationsUse modern AI‑assisted software development tools to improve velocity, code quality, and reliabilityDevelop modeling and orchestration logic for DER, BESS, PV+BESS hybrid systems, demand flexibility, and VPP aggregation and grid‑service participationCollaborate with hardware teams to integrate software features in Edge Dispatcher with inverters, batteries, EMS/SCADA systems, and edge controllersWork with data/ML teams to incorporate forecasting, predictive maintenance, dispatch logic, and optimization modulesImprove reliability, fault tolerance, and scalability of large energy portfoliosMentor engineers and drive architectural decisionsSkillsBachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field8+ years of experience building production-grade software platformsExperience in DER, BTM/C&I asset management, utility‑scale storage systems, or VPPsStrong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++Cloud-native development experience (AWS/GCP/Azure), microservices, distributed systemsHands-on experience with AI-assisted development toolsFamiliarity with BESS/DER telemetry, distributed energy protocols, and grid integrationTravel may be required up to 10%, depending on business needsExperience building or operating VPP, DERMS, or EMS platformsKnowledge of energy markets: DR, FR, capacity, arbitrageExperience with CI/CD, IaC, containers, observability toolingBackground integrating forecasting, AI, or ML modelsCompany OverviewQcells is a renowned complete energy solutions provider in solar cell and module, energy storage, downstream project business and energy retail. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, US, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.qcells.com/us.Company H1B SponsorshipQcells North America has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 11 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.