[Hiring] Software Solutions Engineer @Energy Vault

Role Description

Your Impact as a Software Solutions Engineer - APAC:

• Be at the forefront of deploying Energy Vault’s next-generation VaultOS Power Plant Controller and Energy Management System platform across Australia.
• Play a leading role in developing, designing, commissioning, and supporting our new fleet of utility-scale energy storage systems.
• Work closely with both our U.S.-based team and our Australian SCADA, Project, and Commissioning Engineers to deliver reliable, high-performing projects.
• Collaborate with project, software, SCADA, and commissioning engineers during design, deployment and post-deployment phases.
• Conduct root-cause analysis, create fixes, and reduce system downtime by working with internal engineering teams.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test frameworks in Python for VaultOS validation.
• Develop software drivers in Java to integrate VaultOS with external systems (SCADA, EMS, and power systems).
• Deploy Compute and Network equipment to site and provide remote OPs support post deployment.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing activities.
• Build scripts, tools, and automation frameworks to streamline operations, monitoring, and deployments.
• Act as a point of contact with clients for escalated technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Solutions Engineers, Software Engineers, SCADA Engineers, and Commissioning Engineers.
• Travel onsite to support commissioning, installation, and performance testing of VaultOS at our utility scale BESS facilities.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in software development, test engineering, or systems engineering.
• Programming skills in Python (automation, testing tools) and Java (driver development).
• Solid understanding of networking protocols (e.g., Fortinet, MOXA, TCP/IP).
• Experience working with Linux (command-line, scripting, deployment).
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills; able to diagnose performance and connectivity issues onsite.
• Understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL) and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of cloud systems (AWS) is helpful.
• Experience in renewable energy systems, Power Systems, EMS, BESS, or SCADA strongly preferred.
• Comfortable with on-call responsibilities and direct client engagement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international, cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 30%.
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Reimbursement for approved home office equipment.
• Reimbursement for home internet, including mobile phone, up to AUD $85 per month.
• Wellbeing Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to novated leasing.
• Option to purchase additional leave.