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Get Access To All JobsEmbedded Software Engineer, ESS
Location: Burlingame, CA (Onsite)
Department: ESS Engineering
Position Type: Full-time
About the Job
Peak Energy is seeking an early-career embedded software engineer to join our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) team and work on the development of our gigawatt-scale sodium ion energy storage system.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the creation of test infrastructure.
- Write tests using C++ and Python.
- Support products deployed to the field.
- Participate in the troubleshooting of embedded systems issues.
- Work towards becoming a designer and implementer of real-time, C++, RTOS-based production software.
- Adhere to modern disciplined development practices such as Clang-based linting, consistent formatting, thoughtful naming, and clear commenting.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional engineering experience.
- A degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
- Experience writing microcontroller firmware.
- Experience using hardware debugging tools such as an oscilloscope.
- An interest in the use of Linux as a development environment and test platform.
- An interest in the use of Git, GitHub, Earthly, Docker, or similar CI tools.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
About the Company
Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available, and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market. Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures. We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.
Peak Energy Core Values
- Speed Through Focus: Prioritize what matters most and execute quickly without distractions.
- Mission Over Self: Put the company's mission and team success ahead of individual interests.
- Face the Brutal Truth: Embrace honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable, to make informed decisions.
- Be a Good Person: Treat everyone with respect and integrity, fostering a positive and ethical work environment.
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. At Peak Energy, we value our employees and promote work-life balance. Our competitive benefits package includes flexible PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact on the energy sector!
At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Embedded Software Engineer, ESS
Location: Burlingame, CA (Onsite)
Department: ESS Engineering
Position Type: Full-time
About the Job
Peak Energy is seeking an early-career embedded software engineer to join our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) team and work on the development of our gigawatt-scale sodium ion energy storage system.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the creation of test infrastructure.
- Write tests using C++ and Python.
- Support products deployed to the field.
- Participate in the troubleshooting of embedded systems issues.
- Work towards becoming a designer and implementer of real-time, C++, RTOS-based production software.
- Adhere to modern disciplined development practices such as Clang-based linting, consistent formatting, thoughtful naming, and clear commenting.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional engineering experience.
- A degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
- Experience writing microcontroller firmware.
- Experience using hardware debugging tools such as an oscilloscope.
- An interest in the use of Linux as a development environment and test platform.
- An interest in the use of Git, GitHub, Earthly, Docker, or similar CI tools.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
About the Company
Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available, and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market. Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures. We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.
Peak Energy Core Values
- Speed Through Focus: Prioritize what matters most and execute quickly without distractions.
- Mission Over Self: Put the company's mission and team success ahead of individual interests.
- Face the Brutal Truth: Embrace honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable, to make informed decisions.
- Be a Good Person: Treat everyone with respect and integrity, fostering a positive and ethical work environment.
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. At Peak Energy, we value our employees and promote work-life balance. Our competitive benefits package includes flexible PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact on the energy sector!
At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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What makes a job eligible for full-time CPT?
The position must be an integral or required part of your academic program and directly related to your major. Full-time CPT, meaning 20 or more hours per week, is typically authorized during official school breaks, co-op terms, or semesters where your program designates the work placement as credit-bearing. Your DSO reviews the job offer letter and confirms the academic connection before issuing the CPT authorization on your I-20.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes, and this is the most important rule to track. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your entire program, you lose eligibility for OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, does not count toward this limit regardless of how long you use it. Most students doing a single full-time co-op semester are well under the 12-month threshold, but you should confirm your running total with your DSO before accepting any full-time CPT role.
What does the employer need to do for full-time CPT?
Very little. There is no USCIS filing, no fee, and no petition process for the employer. The employer provides a written job offer letter describing the role, start date, end date, hours per week, and how the position relates to your field of study. Your DSO uses that letter to authorize CPT on your I-20. The employer does not need E-Verify enrollment for CPT, though some universities require it separately.
How do I find full-time CPT positions?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by work authorization type, so you can browse full-time CPT-eligible positions without sorting through roles that require sponsorship you do not have. Beyond that, your university's career center and co-op office often have employer relationships where CPT has been used before, which reduces back-and-forth explaining the authorization process to hiring managers unfamiliar with F-1 students.
Can I do full-time CPT during the regular academic semester?
Some programs are specifically structured around alternating academic and work terms, such as engineering or business co-op programs at schools like Northeastern or Drexel, and full-time CPT during those designated work semesters is standard. Outside of a structured co-op program, full-time CPT during a regular semester is harder to justify academically and most DSOs will not authorize it unless the work term is formally built into your degree requirements.
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