Software Solutions Engineer

Job Description

Energy Vault Solution, a division within Energy Vault, is dedicated to delivering customer-focused energy storage products that merge Battery and Clean Hydrogen technologies. The Energy Vault Solution team also develops and manages our AI/ML powered software applications that include EMS, Lifecycle Management, and Energy Trading Platforms.

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. You'll play a leading role in developing, designing, commissioning, and supporting our new fleet of utility-scale energy storage systems, working closely with both our U.S.-based team and our Australian SCADA, Project, and Commissioning Engineers to deliver reliable, high-performing projects.

We're looking for a versatile, systems-minded engineer with a strong foundation in power systems and energy storage, solid electrical engineering fundamentals, and a keen interest in software, networking, and automation. You thrive at the intersection of hardware and code, enjoy solving complex challenges, and bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project.

If you're excited about building technology that supports a cleaner, more resilient grid, and want to make a real difference in Australia's renewable energy transition, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Mission

• 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.

Your Background

• 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 of Powering the Future with Energy Vault

• 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.

Join Us in Empowering Change

At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.

Apply now and become a catalyst for change at Energy Vault!