Senior Software Engineer

Status: Exempt (salaried)

Department: Electrical Engineering

Position Summary

The Sr. Software Engineer is a vital team member that supports activities related to the development and continual operation of Plug Power’s products. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining firmware for the control of hydrogen fuel cell systems. The Sr. Software Engineer will be an integral part to help in the enhancement of the current technology, establishing and developing processes to grow the engineering department, and assisting in the development and design of new products. The ideal candidate will have experience with embedded C/C++, real-time operating systems, and Linux-based development environments.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Software design areas may include but are not limited to: Battery Management Systems (BMS), Electronic Control Units (ECUs), Motor Controllers (MCU’s), DC/DC Converters, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Maintain and enhance existing embedded software to improve reliability, performance, and compliance with updated standards. (UL1998, ISO26262, IEC61508, etc.).
• Investigate and resolve software defects, field issues, and customer-reported problems, ensuring timely root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Travel to field sites, when necessary, to assist technicians in diagnosing and resolving firmware issues with fielded systems.
• Design and implement embedded firmware for new control boards, ensuring compliance with system performance and safety requirements.
• Maintain documentation of all software phases concurrent with Plug Power Policies.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively.
• Mentor junior engineers as necessary.
• Proactive in providing value-added solutions to current designs.
• Build relationships and engage in regular communications with cross-functional colleagues
• Collaborate with the Systems Team to ensure firmware meets the required intent of the overall electrical architecture.
• Collaborate with Operations Team to achieve manufacturability and cost milestones.
• Collaborate with the Service Team to ensure ease of maintenance of products.
• Support all active projects and new project development as required.
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions.
• Contribute to additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational goals.

Education and Experience

• BS in Engineering or a STEM related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded platforms.
• Working knowledge of CAN, SPI, I2C, 1-wire and related communication protocols.
• Experience with formal software design methodologies such as Waterfall or Agile
• Familiar with Version Control systems such as Git, SVN etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with designing for the Automotive Electrical Vehicle market a plus.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Results-oriented and driven work style.
• Excellent task-oriented follow-through.
• Uncompromising dedication to quality
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
• Ability to design and/or optimize independently to drive significant advancement in complex projects/programs

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.