Generac

Embedded Development Engineer IV

Reno, NV

full_time

About This Job

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Generac Clean Energy Solutions (GCES) is on a mission to drive down global carbon emissions. We are looking for a motivated Staff Embedded Software Engineer with insatiable curiosity to help create next-generation energy storage products.

The successful applicant will join a team of highly knowledgeable and collaborative engineers. You will have the opportunity to solve challenging problems that unlock residential PV and energy storage systems at mass scale.

As a member of the gateway team, you will be in the center of system interactions between embedded power-electronic devices and our cloud platform. Your code will configure and monitor system operation, allow for effective fleet maintenance and open the door for emerging connected services.

GCES combines the speed and excitement of a technology startup with the resources and market power of an S&P 500 industry leader. Our careers offer

boundless opportunity for growth

for energetic, mission-driven applicants who seek challenge and impact in a fast-paced culture of teaching, learning.

This role will be located onsite in Reno, NV OR in our Billerica MA office. This is an on-site role, with reasonable flexibility and accommodations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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Lead the design and development of new software components written in Rust on an embedded linux platform. Drive software development for performance, scalability, robustness and maintainability.

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Perform hands-on code implementation, refactoring, debugging and integration testing.

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Apply industry best practices to deliver simple, high-quality software that is well tested, documented and meets requirements.

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Write automated tests and integrate them into a continuous integration environment.

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Drive testing strategy to improve code coverage and release quality.

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Drive improvements to firmware development process for performance, scalability, robustness, and traceability.

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Collaborate and integrate with firmware teams, manufacturing-test, and cloud infrastructure teams to develop fully-integrated systems.

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Participate in sprints and associated scrum meetings.

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Perform code reviews. Review peer contributions in pull requests to improve code quality across the team.

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Mentor junior engineers.

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Improve team cohesion, resiliency and capacity through hiring and building internal leadership and technical depth.

Minimal Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or related discipline.

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8 years of engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in software development and device communication.

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Expert-level experience with linux application development in C, C++, and Rust (at least 2 of them) on embedded devices.

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Demonstrated delivery of software for products at scale and quality.

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Demonstrated success in software validation development (unit test, smoke tests, automated regression, SIL/HIL approaches)

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Proficiency in Python for testing, emulation and other purposes.

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Excellent software fundamentals including architectural design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability.

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Demonstrated technical leadership in the design and implementation of software applications in a professional context.

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Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

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Proactive, engaged, and positive approach to tackling challenging tasks and taking ownership.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Experience with Yocto Linux, linux system configuration, systemd, shell scripting is highly desired.

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Familiarity with MQTT and Protocol buffers is a bonus.

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Experience with CANbus, DBC file management and CANbus tools like cantools, PCAN Explorer is desired.

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Prior experience in power electronics, or battery product development is a plus.

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Prior experience in real-time operating systems and functional safety is desired.

Physical Demands

: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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