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FlexGen · 2 days ago

Datacenter Embedded Software Engineer

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider in the global energy storage sector, based in Durham, N.C. They are seeking a Datacenter Embedded Software Engineer to develop real-time control applications for energy-integrated datacenters, focusing on efficiency and sustainability through advanced software solutions.

BatteryEnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySemiconductorSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop real-time applications that control power routing, thermal management, and system-level coordination

Design fault-tolerant software architectures for auxiliary system control with sub-second response times

Integrate FlexGen's energy storage and HybridOS platform into new datacenter product lines

Interface with HVAC systems, sensors, and power hardware to monitor and optimize infrastructure performance

Support commissioning and test of new installations—on-site or remotely—with an eye on uptime and efficiency

Collaborate with power systems and software teams to align control logic with energy market participation and operational goals

Deliver solutions that help reduce energy and water consumption while improving overall system resilience

Qualification

C++Real-time applicationsControl systemsDatacenter infrastructureMicrogrid systemsNetworking fundamentalsCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

3–7 years building control systems or real-time applications in a production environment

Background in datacenter infrastructure, industrial automation, or grid-scale energy systems

Demonstrated ability to work across domains—hardware, controls, networking, and software

Clear understanding of fault domains, isolation techniques, and fail-safe system behavior

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, reliability-focused environments

Proficiency in C++, Go, or similar systems-level languages

Interfaces and protocols: Modbus, SNMP, MQTT, CAN

Data acquisition and sensor control systems

Networking fundamentals and secure system communications

Experience with system redundancy, failover strategies, and high-availability design

Familiarity with HVAC controls, rack-level power systems, or facility-scale environmental monitoring

Preferred

Experience with microgrid systems, energy optimization, or demand response strategies

Company

FlexGen

FlexGen designs and operates the battery storage energy management software platform enabling today's energy transition - HybridOS

Founded in 2009

Durham, North Carolina, USA

201-500 employees

https://flexgen.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (5)

2024 (5)

2023 (3)

2022 (3)

2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$357.5M

Key Investors

JP MorganVitolApollo

2025-01-22Debt Financing· $75M

2022-07-19Series C· $100M

2021-08-25Series B· $150M

Leadership Team

Hugh Scott

Chief Technology Officer

Jason Abiecunas

Executive Vice President Business Development

Recent News

pv magazine USA

Software-defined power: FlexGen’s HybridOS turns batteries (and now solar) into grid thinkers

2025-10-27

Energy-Storage.News

Tesla, LG ES Vertech join US Energy Storage Coalition to represent industry

2025-10-04

Business Wire

FlexGen Expands into Solar Market with New FlexGen HybridOS® Control Functionality to Improve Operations, Grid Resiliency

2025-09-04

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