Senior Software Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with proficiency in C# programming to lead the development of the IoT device software and cloud platform software for our connected energy storage systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and maintenance of communications and cloud backend for our IoT devices.

This role is based at our head office in Oxford in the UK.

Brill Power, a subsidiary of Palmer Energy Technology, works at the cutting edge of energy storage, power electronics, and battery software. We are a team of problem solvers and innovators, keen to make energy storage as efficient, sustainable, and widely adopted as possible.

Established in 2016, Brill Power is a deep-tech company with roots in the Engineering Department at the University of Oxford. Acquired in 2025 by Palmer Energy Technology Limited, we continue to grow our impact and expand to new markets. We are a small and talented team based in Oxford who are looking for new members to join us for the next chapter of Brill Power.

Here’s what we’re about:

1. Fun is essential to success: We love what we do. We think you should too.

Brill Power develops innovative software and hardware for battery system and energy management. Our proprietary IoT devices enable connectivity, data acquisition and control of battery energy storage systems to provide our customers with an end-to-end hardware + software solution.

The person who joins us as Senior Software Engineer will design, develop and deploy the software that runs on our IoT devices and our cloud platform as part of the software and data team. The successful candidate will work closely with our Oxford-based data, firmware and aftersales engineers, as well as our parent company’s international technical teams to deliver and maintain our IoT infrastructure.  

Key responsibilities include:

• IoT Software Development: Developing and maintaining the C# codebase for our IoT devices.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Essential
• 8 years’ experience in C# (.NET Core 8 and later)
• Experience with cloud services (ideally Azure)
• Experience with Docker
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Nice to have
• Azure IoT
• Experience with CAN, Modbus
• Kubernetes
• QuestDb, DuckDb or KDB

·    Fast-learner, eager to pick up new technologies

·    Pragmatic; comfortable with ambiguity and changing requirements

·    Able to work autonomously

·    Comfortable working in a small team with a diverse range of responsibilities

In addition to a fun and friendly team and working environment, we offer:

·    Competitive salary, based on experience

·    25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

·    Benefits package to be agreed

·    Full time, permanent role, with flexible working hours

·    Regular team social events

There is no perfect candidate, and no single person can do it all, but if this sounds like you and you're looking for somewhere to thrive, we want to hear from you. 

Brill Power is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all, without regard to their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, gender reassignment, national origin, sexual orientation, or age. 

Please send a CV and cover letter to jobs@brillpower.com, clearly indicating where your skills and experience match what we are looking for in this role. 

Brill Power is proud to be a certified Oxford Living Wage employer.