Software Engineer

Job Title: Software EngineerJob Description We are seeking a Software Engineer to develop control and configuration software for innovative residential energy products, such as Powerwall, Solar Inverter, and Wall Connector. These products require installation, configuration, and diagnosis, and once operational, they must run autonomously, respond to commands, and offer customers valuable telemetry. Your role will be crucial in creating reliable and resilient control and configuration tools to facilitate the installation of renewable energy technology. Responsibilities Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers from other disciplines to develop designs and specifications. Work with other engineering teams to develop APIs. Contribute to overall system architecture. Develop modern applications for installation, configuration, and diagnosis. Provide technical leadership and innovation to improve developer productivity, product reliability, and overall system resiliency. Essential Skills Experience building embedded systems that run on Linux with a strong emphasis on software written on the device. Proficiency in Golang and Rust, with C/C++ experience also valued. Real-world experience with Internet and IoT protocols such as HTTP, REST, websockets, and gRPC. Additional Skills & Qualifications Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced, collaborative environment. Experience developing highly available mission-critical applications and corresponding test suites. Experience with embedded environments/protocols, web development, data analysis/data science tools, or common cryptography mechanisms is a plus. Work Environment The work environment involves a diverse software stack, including embedded and Linux-based systems, web and native apps, cloud services, and local IoT protocols. Pragmatism and a willingness to dive into new codebases are essential. You will engage with stakeholders and demonstrate engineering leadership in a dynamic and fast-paced setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palo Alto, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.