Software Engineer II

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what's possible, we're giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a "Best Invention", MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company To Watch", and Fast Company as "One of the Next Big Things In Tech". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a software engineer with interest in stress testing firmware and embedded software systems. You will support Form's Software in the Loop (SIL) and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing platforms, bringing a deeply collaborative approach at the interface of multiple teams. This position interacts regularly with internal partners including the Firmware, Electrical Engineering, Controls, and Plant Software teams, to ensure comprehensive testing of our next generation Battery Management System.

Responsibilities

• Develop the software interface between C firmware/Go embedded software and a linux simulation environment
• Connect virtual software in simulation to a plant model to enable more advanced testing
• Build abstraction layers supporting both HIL and SIL systems
• Deliver a product that enables internal customers to write firmware/embedded software test case
• Define and maintain public interfaces of firmware and software platforms to support internal customers within Form

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• 3+ years working with Python and unit testing frameworks in a professional software/firmware capacity
• 1+ years of experience writing in C, C++, Rust or Go in a professional software/firmware capacity
• Familiarity working with embedded communication protocols, such as CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART, as well as experience interfacing with ADCs
• Experience reading hardware schematics
• Product manager mindset, particularly when it comes to scoping firmware interfaces and defining requirements

What We Offer

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 80% coverage of healthcare premiums for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
• Generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed

Join Our Team

To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.