Senior Engineer, Embedded Software

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Enphase Energy is a global clean energy technology company seeking Embedded Software Engineers to design and develop next-generation energy technologies. The role involves embedded software development for microgrid products, including inverters and gateway products. Responsibilities include transitioning work from concept to production, collaborating with international teams, developing prototypes for autonomous grid connection and management, and interfacing across multiple functions. Key tasks include designing and implementing embedded software for Linux-based microcontroller systems, debugging complex systems, documenting requirements and solutions, testing firmware, and mentoring junior team members. The position emphasizes a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, Agile methodology, and working independently under minimal supervision.
Must have:
  • Design and implement embedded software for Linux systems
  • Debug and troubleshoot complex systems
  • Carry a design task from concept to implementation
  • Document engineering requirements and solutions
  • Test new firmware designs
  • Work with cross-functional teams
  • Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile
  • Self-motivated, work under minimal supervision
  • Mentor junior team members
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience
  • Strong C/C++ programming and OS concepts
  • Strong real-time control, multi-threading, IPC
  • Strong data structures and algorithms
Good to have:
  • Exposure to ARM based microcontroller systems
  • Experience in hands-on design, development, and debugging
  • Experience in test-driven development
  • Experience in scripting languages (Ruby, Lua, Python)
  • Familiarity with development tools (GCC, GDB, Eclipse, GNU Make)
  • Experience in Git, Jira, and Confluence
  • Experience with bare metal systems
  • Ability to move between embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare metal
  • Integration of communication protocols (Zigbee, Bluetooth, BLE, WiFi, power line carrier)
  • Experience with solar, energy storage, and microgrid products
Perks:
  • Restricted stock units
  • Bonus plan
  • Wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Annual performance reviews
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Working in a well-equipped laboratory and facility
  • Global team environment

Job Details

Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and a leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, our innovative microinverter technology revolutionized solar power, making it a safer, more reliable, and scalable energy source. Today, the Enphase Energy System enables users to make, use, save, and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the most successful and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with more than 80 million products shipped across 160 countries.   
 
Join our dynamic teams designing and developing next-gen energy technologies and help drive a sustainable future!
About the role 
Enphase is seeking Embedded Software Engineers to join our engineering and technology teams.  These engineers will be responsible for embedded software development for Enphase’s microgrid products, including inverters and gateway products.  This engineer will transition work from conception to engineering to production, while collaborating with teams in California, Texas, India, and New Zealand. This position is within our Software Engineering group, where you will work with a small team to develop fully functional prototypes to demonstrate new advanced operation and control for autonomous grid connection, management, and regulation. You will be working in a multi-site team and expect to interface across multiple functions.
 
What you will do
  • Design and implement embedded software for Linux based microcontroller systems.
  • Ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in complex systems.
  • Ability to carry a design task from concept to implementation.
  • Ability to document engineering requirements, document solutions, and test new firmware designs.
  • Working with cross functional teams to test and troubleshoot issues.
  • Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle including Agile methodology
  • Self-motivated individual with the ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Mentor junior members of the team
 
Who you are and What you bring
  • BS Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering + minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  • Embedded software development for systems with Linux OS.
  • Exposure to ARM based microcontroller systems desired.
  • Experience in hands-on design, development and debugging.
  • Experience in test driven development.
  • Strong understanding of C/C++ programming concepts, and operating systems concepts.
  • Strong understanding of real time control, multi-threading and inter-process communications.
  • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience in scripting languages like Ruby, Lua, Python, etc.
  • Familiarity with development tools such as GCC, GDB, Eclipse, GNU Make, etc.
  • Experience in Git, Jira and Confluence desired.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.  
Bonus Skills/Experience 
  • Experience with bare metal systems
  • Ability to move between embedded Linux, RTOS and bare metal.
  • Integration of communication protocols, such as Zigbee, Bluetooth, BLE, WiFi, and power line carrier
  • Solar, energy storage, and microgrid products
 Employee Benefits:  
  • Restricted stock units as part of your total compensation
  • Bonus plan
  • Wellbeing and insurance benefits for you and your family
  • Annual performance reviews
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Working in a well-equipped laboratory and facility
  • Global team environment
 
About the Christchurch team 
The Enphase Energy New Zealand facilities are in Middleton and Wigram, Christchurch.  These are Research and Development Centers focused on the design and testing of our cornerstone product, the Microinverter. Enphase New Zealand has a team of around 120+ engineers and support staff. We also work closely with our Research and Development colleagues in California, Texas and Bangalore.
All offers of employment are subject to standard background testing required by Enphase Energy.
Only candidates eligible to work in NZ will be considered.
 
 

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