What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Software Engineer - Energy Services position at Q-Cells?
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION :
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer – Energy Services Platform to join our Energy Services Applications Team. This role involves leading and developing backend applications that orchestrate and execute complex energy system models. These models leverage forecasting and optimization algorithms to predict the performance of Qcells' product suite, including PV modules, inverters, and Battery Energy Management Software. The ideal candidate will have experience in energy system modeling and will work closely with data scientists, data engineers, and product managers to ensure the scalability and extensibility of the modeling platform, supporting Qcells' ambitious growth plans in the Residential and Commercial & Industrial markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical vision and architecture for energy modeling applications that incorporate forecasting, optimization, and first-principles energy models.
- Drive technical and product roadmaps by managing a team of 2-4 software engineers and directly contributing to the codebase.
- Design, develop, and own software that models the performance of distributed energy systems and their financial value proposition, supporting various stages of the Qcells customer journey (from pre-sales to asset operation).
- Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and DevOps to deploy applications into production.
- Work closely with product managers, key stakeholders, and data scientists to understand and implement new requirements for the energy service platform, such as automated workflows, enhanced usability, and improved scalability.
- Develop and design microservice interfaces and APIs that facilitate easy execution and use of energy modeling applications in production and development environments.
- Troubleshoot issues related to algorithm code.
- Mentor and develop a team of Energy Service Application software engineers.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and handles sales for the North American region. It is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm, and a Top 8 business enterprise in South Korea. HQCA recently acquired Geli, a leading developer of Energy Management System software for energy storage, solar, and other renewable resources.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
Handling
Reaching
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
Twisting
Bending
Crouching
Balancing
Climbing
Crawling
Kneeling
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.
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