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. This person selects, configures, and hardens the edge hardware and operating system; owns local data logging and edge compute architecture across all deployments; and establishes the hardware, OS, and security standards that scale to every future site. The role is defined by ownership and speed: take the problem end-to-end, buy the equipment, rapidly test and iterate. The platform must integrate cleanly with existing building management systems and meet the security expectations of mission-critical facilities such as data centers and financial institutions. 

• →This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

• Select, configure, and harden the on-premise industrial PC platform that runs the EDGE control algorithm at customer sites.
• Establish the hardware and OS standards — imaging, provisioning, configuration management, remote access, and fleet update strategy — that scale to every future deployment.
• Own reliability of the edge platform in the field: watchdogs, failover behavior, offline operation, and recovery.

• Own local data logging and edge compute architecture across all deployments, including time-series storage, local buffering, and synchronization with cloud systems.
• Design the telemetry pipeline from building sensors and equipment through the edge device to the EDGE monitoring platform.

• Integrate the edge platform with existing building management systems using BACnet and/or Modbus (IP and serial), including point discovery, mapping, and gateway configuration.
• Work with customer facilities teams and controls contractors on BMS products from major vendors (e.g., Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Automated Logic, Siemens).

• Implement state-of-the-art security tooling and practices appropriate for mission-critical facilities such as data centers and banks — OS hardening, disk encryption, secure remote access, network segmentation, and patch management.
• Partner with customer IT/OT security teams to satisfy site security reviews and connectivity requirements.

• Take ownership of the problem and move quickly: specify and procure equipment, build test benches, and rapidly test and iterate.
• Convert working prototypes into documented, repeatable deployment standards.

• Work with mechanical and HVAC engineers to implement optimization algorithms at the edge, translating control logic into reliable software running on site.
• Partner with the Brightcore EDGE monitoring team, BCE Design engineering, and business development across the deployment pipeline.
• Support field commissioning and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

• 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.
• No additional travel required.

• Office setting.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is not a safety sensitive position.

Brightcore Energy is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Brightcore Energy is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Brightcore Energy to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

We offer a variety of structured work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and field-based assignments, aligned with organizational needs and role-specific requirements. Work arrangements are role-dependent, with guidelines established based on position requirements and business needs. This policy is subject to change at Brightcore's discretion.

Brightcore currently offers both traditional and Roth 401k plans with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and $0.50 on the next 2% for a total potential match of 4% annually.

Brightcore Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Brightcore Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment, including job assignment and compensation.

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.