Sr. Embedded Controls Engineer

Description

Power the Future with us!

SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), is a global leader in high-performance smart energy technology, with over 5000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of products installed in over 133 countries. Our diverse product offering comprises intelligent solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and complete home energy management ecosystems. By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, we strive to create a world where clean, green energy from the sun is the primary source of power for our homes, businesses, and just about everywhere we thrive.

Our R&D division is growing globally, and we are looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team at the new R&D site in Bangalore, India.

As a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will be a crucial member of the SolarEdge India R&D team, responsible for developing embedded systems and firmware for our advanced solar energy products. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and testing embedded software, ensuring its reliability, performance, and seamless integration with our hardware platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of embedded systems and firmware for SolarEdge's solar power products, including inverters, power optimizers, energy storage solutions, and communication interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to define system requirements and architect innovative embedded solutions.
• Develop and implement efficient and reliable embedded software in C/C++ for various microcontrollers and processors used in SolarEdge products.
• Conduct thorough testing and verification of embedded software to ensure its functionality, performance, and compliance with quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug embedded software and hardware interactions, identifying and resolving issues throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members and ensuring code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in embedded systems to propose and integrate cutting-edge technologies into SolarEdge's products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and validation teams to support the production and testing of embedded systems during the manufacturing process.
• Support the certification process by providing necessary documentation and technical inputs to comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's (B.E./B.Tech.) or master’s degree (M.E./M.Tech.) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded systems design and firmware development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++, with hands-on experience in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal development. • Strong understanding of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and embedded system architectures.
• Hand on experience with Microprocessors such as TI DSP Controllers, ST, Renesas etc.
• Experience with advanced SW control common methods such as SIL /HIL
• Experience with test automation.
• Experience with PLECS / Typhoon HIL is desirable.
• Good knowledge of RTOS concepts is desirable.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot hardware and software technical problems.
• Working knowledge on the protocols and devices driver for SPI, I2C, UART, CAN
• Design and implement control algorithms for digital control of power electronics systems, such as DC/DC converters and DC/AC Inverters operating at high switching frequency.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience in developing control algorithms for Power electronics converters/Inverters.
• Experience developing device drivers and execute a tight interrupt loop in bare metal implementation.
• Experience in optimizing firmware algorithms to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
• Working knowledge in using JTAG/SWD debugger.
• Experience in board bring-up, peripheral integration, and device driver development.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering robust and reliable embedded software.
• Knowledge of software development tools, version control systems, and debugging tools for embedded systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in the renewable energy or power electronics industry is an added advantage.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance during product development. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in power electronics and firmware technologies.
• Drive results within constraints of Product life cycle development and production at scale.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving tangible and measurable results. 

SolarEdge recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Our business success is a reflection of the quality and skill of our people. SolarEdge is committed to seeking out and retaining the finest human talent to ensure top business growth and performance.