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Software Developer(DERMS/DERS)

Aspen Technology, Inc.
vision insurance, paid time off

4101 Arrowhead Drive (Show on map)
Oct 23, 2025
The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways - from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community. The RoleAspenTech is looking for a Software Developer to join our Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Team. As a Software Developer, you will be involved with the design and development of new features, ensuring we deliver innovative and user-centric experiences with a high standard of quality. You will work with a team of software and electrical industry professionals to create software that enables our customers and the grid to support dynamic and robust deployment of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), such as solar and wind installations. The AspenTech R&D organization works to make a direct impact on all energy consumers. Our team has a pivotal role in the renewables space, in this position you will create compelling features that enable our customers to view, control and analyze their Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). Specific on-the-job training will be provided. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a fundamental understanding of software development and mixed integer programming optimization techniques while possessing a strong desire to learn and to continue to grow your expertise. We are looking for self-driven developers with a passion for problem solving and the motivation to effectively collaborate on complex development projects to successful completion. Your Impact Develop and maintain backend service and application software using C++. Collaborate with other developers, architects, and stakeholders to design and implement best -in-class software. Design and implement reliable, performant, and fault tolerant code based on requirements and/or user stories. Ensure reliable code by developing unit tests. Assist in code and design reviews. Take part in agile team ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, story refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Investigate, isolate, and identify solutions to reported software malfunctions. Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. What You'll Need Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering or related technical field. Degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems Emphasis is preferred. Familiarity with mixed integer programming and convex optimization. Familiarity with industrial solvers like Gurobi, CLP, and/or CBC 2- 4 years of experience with backend code, C/C++ required. Experience with Windows and Linux. A strong desire to have your work have a positive impact on the industry and the world and help to help facilitate the energy transition. Experience using version control (Git, etc) in a team environment. Experience in identifying, communicating, and resolving problems in a collaborative, professional manner. A passion for learning and working on challenging problems. Knowledge of modern grid technologies - Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS), Distribution Systems (DMS), Grid Energy Storage (BES), Volt/VAR Optimization (VVO), Virtual Power Plant (VPP) preferred. Electrical engineering background in utility industry preferred. #LI-DW1 The salary range for this role is $90,200.00 - $112,800.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.