Sunbird Software · 1 month ago
Senior Software Systems Engineer
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelSunbird Software is a company focused on enhancing the user experience in data center management. They are seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to bridge data center knowledge with software architecture, involving tasks such as designing features, writing requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware
Responsibilities
Understand deeply how our DCIM software system is architected and how components interact
Contribute to solution design and feature architecture; identify and document thorough functional and non-functional requirements
Design new requirements with all existing requirements in mind to avoid conflicts and spot unforeseen issues
Think critically and logically to solve multidimensional and intricate problems
Research new technologies, data-center equipment, and protocols to design new features or improve existing capabilities
Translate complex engineering and data-center concepts into clear, actionable requirements for developers
Work closely with product, UX/UI, and development teams to ensure features are logical, intuitive, and visually clean
Create nearly pixel-perfect UI Mockups to ensure clarity, simplicity, and usability
Understand the SQL database architecture such that proposed database changes maintain simplicity and performance
Participate in troubleshooting, validating workflows, and improving system logic
Support quality assurance by validating software behavior matches design intent
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience with data center power systems and software
Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including servers, networking, power distribution, PDUs, UPS systems, cooling, racks, and cabling
Solid knowledge of electricity fundamentals, including three-phase power, power calculations, loads, redundancy concepts, and electrical efficiency
Demonstrated understanding of how software is built — from technical architecture to APIs, data models, performance, and UI considerations
Ability to think logically and reason through highly complex, multi-layered problems
Curiosity-driven mindset: enjoys exploring 'how things work' and learning new technologies
Experience writing detailed, clear, and actionable technical requirements or documentation
Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams
Eye for clean, intuitive UI/UX, even if not a designer
Preferred
Prior experience with DCIM, BMS, EMS, or related infrastructure software
Hands-on experience with electrical systems, or data-center operations
Familiarity with REST APIs, data modeling, and protocols such as SNMP, Redfish, Modbus, MQTT, etc
Background in feature design, system architecture, technical product management, or solution engineering
Basic understanding of SQL and can write simple queries
Basic understanding of JavaScript programming and popular frameworks
Benefits
We stock the office with soda, snacks, coffee and tea for you to refuel throughout the day
We have amazing PTO Policy that allows you to take care of yourself and your family
We offer medical, dental, vision and life insurance to eligible employees
We believe in collaboration, teamwork, creativity and taking initiative
Company
Sunbird Software
Sunbird Software is changing the way data centers are being managed.
Founded in 2015
51-200 employees
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