Wärtsilä Energy Storage is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all. Wärtsilä Energy Storage is seeking a visionary and experienced Vice President of Software Engineering to lead our global software and data science organization. This position will be located in Herndon, VA and follow a hybrid work model. This role is responsible for driving the strategic vision, architecture, and execution of software solutions that power our energy storage systems, grid optimization tools, and customer-facing digital services. You will lead a high-performing team across multiple time zones and disciplines, including cloud and edge computing, embedded systems, data science, and control theory. Key Responsibilities - Define and execute the software engineering and data science strategy aligned with Wärtsilä's energy transition goals. - Lead and scale a global team of ~90 professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and engineering excellence. - Oversee the development and continuous improvement of the GEMS Digital Energy Platform and other mission-critical software products. - Partner with product management, hardware engineering, customer success, and other business units to deliver integrated, customer-centric solutions. - Champion the adoption of modern technologies, cloud-native architectures, edge computing, and real-time data systems. - Ensure software quality, security, scalability, and compliance with industry standards and best practices. - Monitor performance metrics and ensure timely delivery of high-impact software and data solutions. - Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic technology partnerships. - Represent Wärtsilä in industry forums and with key customers as a leader in energy software innovation. Qualifications - 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in executive leadership roles. - Proven track record of leading large-scale software development in energy, IoT, or industrial automation sectors. - Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures, edge computing, and real-time data systems. - Experience with energy markets, grid operations, or energy storage systems is highly desirable. - Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA is a plus. Why Join Wärtsilä? - Be part of a global mission to decarbonize the energy sector. - Work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-evolving industry. - Lead a diverse, talented, and passionate team. - Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and innovation-driven work culture.  Last application date: 25/08/2025  Why you and us:You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: <a href="https://www.wartsila.com/careers">https://www.wartsila.com/careers</a> Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer. Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.  #esocareers#wärtsiläenergy#LI-BR1#LI-Hybrid

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Vice President, Energy Storage Software Engineering

Wärtsilä Energy Storage is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all.&nbsp;Wärtsilä Energy Storage is seeking a visionary and experienced Vice President of Software&nbsp;Engineering to lead our global software and data science organization. This position will be located in Herndon, VA and follow a hybrid work model. This role is responsible for driving the strategic vision, architecture, and execution of software solutions that power our energy storage systems, grid optimization tools, and customer-facing digital services. You will lead a high-performing team across multiple time zones and disciplines, including cloud and edge computing, embedded systems, data science, and control theory.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities - Define and execute the software engineering and data science strategy aligned with Wärtsilä's&nbsp;energy transition goals. - Lead and scale a global team of ~90 professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and&nbsp;engineering excellence. - Oversee the development and continuous improvement of the GEMS Digital Energy Platform and&nbsp;other mission-critical software products. - Partner with product management, hardware engineering, customer success, and other business&nbsp;units to deliver integrated, customer-centric solutions. - Champion the adoption of modern technologies, cloud-native architectures, edge computing, and&nbsp;real-time data systems. - Ensure software quality, security, scalability, and compliance with industry standards and best&nbsp;practices. - Monitor performance metrics and ensure timely delivery of high-impact software and data solutions. - Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic technology partnerships. - Represent Wärtsilä in industry forums and with key customers as a leader in energy software&nbsp;innovation.&nbsp;Qualifications - 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in executive leadership roles. - Proven track record of leading large-scale software development in energy, IoT, or industrial&nbsp;automation sectors. - Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures, edge computing, and real-time data systems. - Experience with energy markets, grid operations, or energy storage systems is highly desirable. - Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA is a plus.&nbsp;Why Join Wärtsilä? - Be part of a global mission to decarbonize the energy sector. - Work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-evolving industry. - Lead a diverse, talented, and passionate team. - Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and innovation-driven work culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last application date:&nbsp;25/08/2025&nbsp;&nbsp;Why you and us:You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.&nbsp;We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: <a href="https://www.wartsila.com/careers">https://www.wartsila.com/careers</a>&nbsp;Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.&nbsp;Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.&nbsp;Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.&nbsp;&nbsp;#esocareers#wärtsiläenergy#LI-BR1#LI-Hybrid

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