Associate Engineer – Product Security Development & Testing

2 Months ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves developing and testing secure embedded software for next-generation solar power and communication devices. The responsibilities include software development, debugging, security assessments, and automated testing for embedded systems. The candidate will design, implement, test, and debug real-time embedded software in C/C++, perform functional and security testing of embedded firmware, and assist in analyzing existing firmware for security vulnerabilities. Collaboration with hardware engineers and working with low-level protocols are also part of the job. The ideal candidate will write test scripts and develop automated testing frameworks for embedded software.

Must have:

Develop and test secure embedded software for devices.
Design, implement, test, and debug in C/C++.
Perform functional and security testing of firmware.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Good to have:

Experience with test automation frameworks.
Interest in embedded security and cryptography.
Experience with debugging tools.
Knowledge of scripting languages for automation.

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Job Details

Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, Enphase transformed the solar industry with our revolutionary microinverter technology, which turns sunlight into a safe, reliable, resilient, and scalable source of energy to power our lives. Today, the Enphase Energy System helps people make, use, save, and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the fastest growing and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with approximately 68 million products installed across more than 145 countries.

We are building teams that are designing, developing, and manufacturing next-generation energy technologies and our work environment is fast-paced, fun and full of exciting new projects.

If you are passionate about advancing a more sustainable future, this is the perfect time to join Enphase!

About the Role

Enphase Energy is looking for highly motivated new graduates to join our Product Security team. This is an excellent opportunity to apply embedded systems, C/C++ programming, security, and testing knowledge to real-world projects.

You will be developing and testing secure embedded software for Enphase’s next-generation solar power and communication devices. You will work on software development, debugging, security assessments, and automated testing for embedded systems.

What You Will Do

Develop and test secure embedded software for Enphase’s devices.
Design, implement, test, and debug real-time embedded software in C/C++.
Perform functional and security testing of embedded firmware.
Learn and apply secure coding practices for embedded development.
Assist in analyzing and improving existing firmware for security vulnerabilities.
Support penetration testing and security assessments under guidance.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to test embedded hardware interactions.
Work with low-level protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, TCP/IP) for embedded security.
Write test scripts and develop automated testing frameworks for embedded software.
Stay updated with emerging trends in embedded security, software development, and testing.

Who You Are and What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux fundamentals.
Familiarity with microcontrollers, memory management, and peripheral interfaces.
Basic understanding of testing methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, system testing).
Experience with test automation frameworks (Scripting, Python-based test tools) is a plus.
Interest in embedded security, cryptography concepts, and secure coding principles.
Experience with debugging tools (GDB, JTAG, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, etc.) is a plus.
Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) for test automation is a plus.
Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to new challenges.
Passion for embedded systems, security, software testing, and automation.