Sr Software Engineer - Power Intelligence bei Trystar

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Power Intelligence

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing electrical power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords. They are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value at scale and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day.

As a big name and pioneer in electrical power solutions, we’re not just part of the power conversation – we’re shaping its future, and we’re doing so across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, data centers, entertainment, education, government, and commercial construction – just to name a few! We’re committed to growing and evolving our product lineup to stay on top of the game and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions.

Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN, is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid! You will find that we’re also pushing boundaries across the country at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; Murfreesboro, TN; Waukesha, WI; Charlotte, NC; Greeley, CO; Mayfield, KY; Nunn, CO; and in Montreal, Québec, Canada. Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we are in search of a Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team in Murfreesboro, TN (preferred); Waukesha, WI, or Pointe-Claire, QE, CA. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will see solutions from engineering design to the prototype phase to series production. You will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced system technology offerings for electric power networks within the Research, Development, & Engineering team. In this role, you will work on critical infrastructure projects, collaborate across interdisciplinary teams, and ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for technology, a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences, and cross-functional collaboration. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving Trystar’s commitment to innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team.  We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• Design, develop, and maintain software for industrial monitoring, control, and remote communication systems.
• Implement front-end and back-end web applications for equipment interfaces and data visualization.
• Integrate solutions supporting industrial serial and Ethernet-based protocols (e.g., Modbus, REST, Ethernet/IP, IEC 61850, BACnet).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architecture.
• Develop and manage relational databases for embedded and cloud based metering and monitoring data (SQL, SQLite, MariaDB, RDBMS).
• Analyze system performance and implement improvements.
• Apply Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices throughout the software development process.
• Conduct threat modeling using Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool and design software with cybersecurity best practices in mind.

Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience with designing and architecting robust and scalable full-stack embedded solutions (front-end UI, backend logic, services, database).
• Strong foundation in Linux, Windows, C++, C#, Python, and Unix shell script.
• Proficiency in developing software for Windows environments.
• Web development utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, REST API.
• Front-end frameworks based on Angular, Vue, etc.
• Experience with industrial communications and embedded systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visual Studio and modern development toolchains.
• Familiarity with Secure Development Lifecycle frameworks and Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with cybersecurity design principles and secure by design.
• Experience with integrating security best practices into each stage of the software development process.
• Ability to thrive in an Agile environment to ensure high-quality software, meeting user needs, is delivered in a timely manner.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with debugging tools and techniques for identifying and resolving complex issues.
• Familiarity with GitHub, GitLab CI/CD or other version control systems.  
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with RTOS concepts and experience in embedded systems development with an RTOS like μC/OS-II, VxWorks, FreeRTOS would be a plus.
• Exposure to software development focused on AI and data analytics.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in clear, business-friendly language.
• Passion for learning and optimizing technologies and user experiences.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and highly resourceful in both team environments and building business relationships.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.