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Dandelion Energy

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Summary: Become a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Dandelion Energy in Somerville, Massachusetts, where you'll develop high-quality embedded code for next-generation geothermal heat pumps. Collaborate with electrical engineers to design control boards, define control logic, and implement firmware. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in embedded development, particularly in HVAC or refrigeration. Enjoy a rewarding role in a company committed to sustainable heating solutions and innovative technology.
Dandelion Energy
Dandelion Energy
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States   On-site   Full Time  UTC-05:00   101-250   21 days ago

Dandelion Energy

Company Overview

Dandelion Energy

Mount Kisco, NY, United States

2017

Business Model

Renewable Energy

Geothermal heating and cooling systems installation

Sales of geothermal systems, installation services, and maintenance contracts

Locations & Geography

United States, primarily in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts

Company Culture

Their mission is to make geothermal energy accessible and affordable for homeowners.

They promote a collaborative and innovative work environment focused on sustainability.

They offer training programs and opportunities for professional growth in the renewable energy sector.

Activities & Projects

They are currently expanding their geothermal installation services across the Northeast United States.

They have developed a proprietary geothermal system that enhances energy efficiency.

They focus on reducing carbon footprints through renewable energy solutions.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings include installation technicians, sales representatives, and project managers.

They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Contact Information

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Last updated on 2025-01-31 | Report an issue

Job Description

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for delivering high quality embedded code and collaborating with electrical engineers to aid in the design of our system control boards which are at the heart of Dandelion’s next generation heat pumps. Ideally, this person has heat pump or refrigeration controls experience and can define controls logic.

They will have responsibilities spanning all aspects of the product design from working with the team to craft control board specifications and selecting the sensors embedded in the heat pump to writing the firmware to run on the board to managing device connectivity. The Embedded Firmware Engineer will be responsible for making changes and enhancements to the monitoring and controls on Dandelion’s heat pumps, and investigating and implementing new technologies for Dandelion’s next generation heat pump products.

Experience Profile

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability.
  • 5+ years of experience in embedded development in at least one of the following: HVAC, refrigeration, industrial or residential electromechanical equipment, real-time controls, alarms, or system software.
  • Fundamental knowledge of operating systems concepts, low-level firmware, and Controls software / algorithm development.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
  • Experience using GIT, including submodules, branching, and release management.
  • A track record of writing clean, readable, testable, high-quality code

Outcomes

  • Define the controls logic and alarms for Dandelion’s heat pump.
  • Deliver high-quality code in a real-time embedded environment.
  • Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded sensors.
  • Design the software architecture and firmware implementation on hardware through integration, test and manufacturing.
  • Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet product requirements.
  • Bring-up hardware, debug systems, optimize code.

Competencies

  • Able to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts to a multidisciplinary audience.
  • Embodies our values of working collaboratively, showing no ego, and getting things done

You’ll love working at Dandelion because:

Since spinning out of Google X in 2017, Dandelion Energy has been electrifying home heating by building and installing innovative geothermal heat pump products. We both work directly with homeowners and count some of the nation’s largest home builders as our customers. Our team has raised the profile of geothermal heat pumps nationally, designed and built the nation’s most efficient residential heat pump, successfully advocated for electrification-friendly policy change on the local and national levels, and completed high quality installations of thousands of geothermal heat pumps throughout the Northeast US.

Our talented team consists of experts in hardware engineering, HVAC installation, drilling, solar financing, behavioral economics, and high-growth operations amongst many other backgrounds. Motivated by the potential to catalyze and scale a widespread transition to sustainable and affordable heating and cooling, our work is both complex yet rewarding. We are working to create a wholesale shift in how people heat and cool their homes — join us!

Dandelion Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this position. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to [contact email/website]. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the role

January 19, 2025

Full Time

Company

Dandelion Energy

July 17, 2025

On-site

  •  Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

5+ years in embedded development

UTC-05:00

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