Senior Embedded Control

SolarEdge Technologies Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SolarEdge Technologies Inc. in Bangalore, India is seeking an experienced Sr. Embedded Control Firmware Engineer to join our growing India R&D team.

You will develop embedded firmware for advanced solar energy products, from design to testing, ensuring reliability and performance across multiple microcontrollers. You will lead firmware design using C/C++, work with hardware teams, perform MIL/SIL/HIL testing, optimize for efficiency, and support production and certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (B.E./B.Tech.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 8+ years of embedded control firmware experience.
• Master’s degree (M.E./M.Tech.) in Power Electronics/Control System/Embedded System Engineering with 6+ years of experience.
• Ph.D. in Closed loop control firmware design for Power converter/Inverter/DC-DC with 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of embedded control firmware for SolarEdge power products (inverters, storage, etc.).
• Collaborate with hardware, embedded, and product teams to define system requirements and embedded concepts.
• Develop and implement embedded firmware in C/C++ for various MCUs.
• Test and verify firmware to ensure functionality, performance, and quality.
• Troubleshoot firmware-hardware interactions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain quality and coding standards.
• Stay updated with industry trends and integrate new technologies.
• Support production testing and validation during manufacturing.
• Assist with certification documentation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++ programming

RTOS

HIL/SIL testing

MCU peripherals

SPI/I2C/UART/CAN

JTAG/SWD debugging

Device driver development

Power electronics knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Master's in Power Electronics/Control System/Embedded System Engineering

Ph.D. in Closed loop control firmware design for Power converter/Inverter/DC-DC

Tools

Typhoon HIL

PLECS

MATLAB

Job description

At SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), we're a global leader in smart energy technology, with over 4,000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of installations worldwide.

Our innovative solutions include solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and AI-based energy management. We're committed to making clean, green energy the primary power source for homes, businesses, and beyond.

With the growing demand for electricity, the need for smart, clean energy sources is constantly rising. SolarEdge offers amazing opportunities to develop your skills in a multidisciplinary environment, covering everything from research and development to production and customer supply. Work with talented colleagues, tackle exciting challenges, and help create a sustainable future in an industry that’s always evolving and innovating. Join us and be part of a company that values creativity, agility, and impactful work.

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

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

Responsibilities:

• Lead, design and development of embedded control firmware for SolarEdge's solar power conversion products, including inverters, power optimizers, and energy storage converter.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, embedded developers, and product/project managers, to define system requirements, design concepts/ideas and agreed with innovative architect embedded solutions.
• Develop and implement efficient and reliable embedded digital control firmware in C/C++ for various microcontrollers and processors used in SolarEdge products.
• Conduct thorough testing and verification of embedded control firmware to ensure its functionality, performance, and compliance with quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug embedded control firmware 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 control firmware during the manufacturing process.
• Support the certification process by providing necessary documentation and technical inputs to comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's (B.E./B.Tech.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in embedded control firmware design and development (Or)
• Master’s degree (M.E./M.Tech.) in Power Electronics/ Control System/Embedded System Engineering with 6+ years of relevant industrial experience in embedded control firmware design and development (Or) Ph.D. in Closed loop control firmware design and development for Power converter/Inverter/DC-DC Converter with 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in embedded control firmware design and development.
• Design and Implementation of embedded digital control algorithms in C/C++ for power converter, such as DC/AC Inverters and DC/DC converters operating at high switching frequency.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience in developing control algorithms for Power electronics converters/Inverters.
• Experience in optimizing firmware algorithms to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
• Experience in Control loop Simulation and Software-in-the-loop (SIL) using PLECS/MATLAB tools.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the Loop (HIL) using Typhoon HIL /MATLAB is desirable.
• Experience in Real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal code development.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers/microprocessors and it’s peripherals, and embedded system architectures.
• Hands on embedded control firmware experience using MCU’s such as TI/ST/Renesas etc.
• Working knowledge on the protocols and devices driver for SPI, I2C, UART, CAN.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot firmware / hardware technical problems.
• Experience developing device drivers and execute a tight interrupt loop in bare metal implementation.
• 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.