Software Engineer – Edge Systems & Embedded Security

Job description

The role At Ore Energy, we are on a mission to fundamentally expand the amount of energy society can reliably harness and use, helping move civilization toward a more abundant energy future. We are doing this by developing long-duration, utility-scale iron-air batteries that provide safe, low-cost, multi-day energy storage for electricity grids and data centers. We are expanding our engineering team and are looking for a Software Engineer – Edge Systems & Embedded Security to join us in Amsterdam. In this role, you will take technical ownership of the secure software and data architectures that bridge our physical, edge-connected battery systems with cloud platforms. You will design scalable data pipelines, secure edge-to-cloud communication interfaces, and end-to-end cybersecurity frameworks. We are looking for a pragmatic, hands-on engineer who thrives at the intersection of connected hardware, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure; ensuring our energy storage systems remain secure, resilient, and observable at scale. Key responsibilities Edge-to-Cloud Connectivity & Gateway Software: Design and develop communication software for industrial edge gateways, enabling secure and reliable connectivity between BESS containers, battery systems, EMS/SCADA systems, field devices, and cloud platforms. Develop scalable solutions for collecting, transmitting, and managing operational, diagnostic, and performance data using industry-standard communication protocols. Industrial Communication & Security: Develop secure communication solutions using protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA and MQTT. Implement secure authentication, encryption and certificate-based communication to protect connected systems. Cybersecurity Architecture: Design and implement cybersecurity features across embedded software, industrial edge gateways and cloud-connected systems. Promote security-by-design principles throughout the software development lifecycle and ensure communication channels are resilient against cyber threats. Remote Management & OTA Updates: Develop secure solutions for remote device monitoring, diagnostics, configuration, provisioning and over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware updates, including reliable update and recovery mechanisms. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other engineering departments to develop, validate and deploy communication software for next-generation Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Your profile Experience: 4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in edge-to-cloud systems, cybersecurity and IoT platforms connected to physical devices. Software Engineering: Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++. Experience with Go or Rust is considered an advantage. Industrial Communication: Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, MQTT, IEC 61850 or IEC 60870-5-104 and a good understanding of communication architectures used in industrial and energy systems. Embedded & Edge Computing: Experience developing software for Linux-based embedded devices, industrial PCs or edge gateways is highly desirable. Cloud & Connected Systems: Experience connecting industrial or embedded devices to cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud for remote monitoring, diagnostics and device management. Cybersecurity & Secure Systems: Good understanding of secure communication concepts including TLS/mTLS, PKI, authentication, digital certificates, secure firmware updates and secure software design principles. Domain Knowledge: Experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy, power conversion systems, industrial automation, automotive or other critical infrastructure is considered a strong advantage. Communication & Collaboration: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Excellent written and spoken English.