Job Description:
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Fremont, CA
Company: NEXTracker
About Us
We are innovators in embedded and edge-level software, building intelligent systems that integrate hardware and software to power critical infrastructure. Our mission is to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions in clean energy and advanced embedded environments.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. This is an entry-level role for candidates eager to start their career in embedded software development. The ideal candidate is curious, willing to learn, and has foundational programming skills with an interest in how hardware and software interact. You will work closely with experienced engineers, contribute to firmware and embedded software development, and gain hands-on experience in building real-world systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of firmware and embedded software.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in C/C++ or Python (JavaScript familiarity is a plus).
- Support integration of software solutions with hardware components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, QA, and product) on testing and feature development.
- Debug and troubleshoot software issues under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Learn and apply agile tools and practices (e.g., Jira, Git).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent coursework/project experience).
- Knowledge of programming in C, C++, Python, or JavaScript.
- Basic understanding of how software interacts with hardware.
- Familiarity with Linux systems is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or academic project experience in embedded systems or hardware-software integration.
- Familiarity with Git-based workflows.
- Exposure to protocols such as UART, I2C, or SPI.
- Interest IoT, or edge computing.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to learn from senior engineers in a hands-on environment.
- Career growth in embedded software and edge system development.
- Be part of a mission-driven team working on impactful technology.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.
For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.
Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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What We Do
Since day one, Nextracker’s mission has been to transition the world to affordable, renewable power, by developing the highest-performing and resilient solar tracking technologies and software in the market for our customers.
From sustainable tracker solutions that conform to uneven terrain and withstand extreme weather, Nextracker systems have resilience built in. Nextracker leads the solar industry with solar tracker technologies that optimize and increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI
