Energy Model Developer
Boston, MA (Hybrid/Remote)
Join our small team to make a big impact on the sustainability of homes throughout the USA.
About Ekotrope
Ekotrope provides software solutions for energy-efficient building design and verification. We develop innovative tools that empower construction professionals to create sustainable and cost-effective buildings. Our mission is to empower people with technology and insights to drive informed decisions that move our built environment towards sustainability. Our company values are very important to us, and we are striving to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
Position Overview
We are looking for someone with the ability and desire to work towards the continuous improvement of our home energy modeling software with a specific focus on the energy simulation and support of industry standards. Our vision is that this person will become an expert in software engineering with a strong focus on energy modeling and building science.
Responsibilities
Software development to support energy-related software improvements, including:
- Enhancement and maintenance of the Ekotrope energy simulation engine, both for Ekotrope RATER and Ekotrope CODE.
- Implementing new codes and standards into the Ekotrope Rating tool, e.g. state energy code paths, ENERGY STAR or DOE Efficient New Homes programs.
- Maintaining and updating currently supported codes and standards, like the RESNET Standards or IECC Energy Codes.
- Have eye-level collaborative discussions with our other energy model developers to find the best paths forward to improve our calculations.
- Provide energy modeling support to other members of the company and answer some energy modeling questions from our customers.
- Incorporate AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and explore new approaches to problem-solving. Share ideas and feedback to help improve both the product and the development process.
Requirements
- Alignment with our Vision, Mission & Values
- Strong software development experience. Java fluency is preferred (our stack is mostly Java), but other object oriented programming can suffice.
- Significant understanding of principles of heat transfer and building science
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, both technical and interpersonal
- Passion for growth and learning
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, with coursework in thermodynamics
- Ability to come into our Downtown Boston office (19 Kingston St) ~1 day per week.
Why Join Ekotrope
- Impact: Be part of a mission-driven company that is making a big impact on the environmental sustainability of homes throughout the USA. Ekotrope software is used to model more than 400,000 homes each year. That’s 1 in 4 of all new homes in the US.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team of talented professionals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to achieving excellence.
- In-office & remote flexibility
- Compensation: we provide a combination of base salary, contingent bonus and stock options. Our strategy is to provide approximately median compensation for a given role and to try to attract and retain great people who value our impact and mission.
- Benefits:
- Flexible PTO plus company holidays
- Medical, dental, disability & life insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution
- 401K with matching program
- Subsidized Blue Bikes Membership and Commuter/Parking benefit
- Home office set up stipend
- Stock options
- Annual bonus
Ekotrope is an equal opportunity employer, and selects individuals best matched for the job based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Strong software development experience
- Java fluency or experience with another object-oriented programming language
- Significant understanding of heat transfer and building science principles
- Strong verbal and written technical and interpersonal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- Coursework in thermodynamics
- Ability to work from the downtown Boston office approximately one day per week
What the Team is Saying
Ekotrope Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is outlined with 3 weeks of PTO for new hires that increases to 4 weeks with tenure, alongside paid holidays, floating holidays, paid sick leave, and paid volunteer hours. Feedback suggests this structure supports work–life balance for a small tech company.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, with FSA/HSA options noted in listings. Feedback suggests core protections are clearly included across postings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings are supported through a 401(k) with an employer match (50% of the first 6% contributed, capped at $2,700/year). Feedback suggests having a defined match is valuable, especially at a smaller firm.
Ekotrope Insights
What We Do
Our software predicts how much energy homes will use and helps builders design and build more energy efficient homes. Our software is also used to verify compliance with dozens of energy codes, programs and to share information with homeowners. Our Home Energy Rating Software is the most widely used in the US, used on 1 in every 4 new homes. This is just the beginning of our journey. Our vision is a sustainable future where energy and environmental factors impact every decision made in our built environment.
Why Work With Us
We don't know of another place that allows each individual to have so much positive impact. 1 in 4 new US homes is using our technology to be more energy efficient and there are only about 20 of us making this happen.
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Ekotrope Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid policy allows team members to work however they work best. They can choose to work remotely or work in-person in our Boston office.
