Job Description:
We are looking for a Firmware Engineer with a strong focus on firmware validation and testing frameworks for embedded systems used in power electronics applications. This role will work closely with firmware, hardware, and controls teams to ensure robust, reliable, and certifiable software across a wide range of embedded system applications.
Responsibilities
Contribute to firmware and software design, development, and implementation;
Develop and maintain firmware testing infrastructure and automation frameworks;
Support firmware and software verification and validation activities;
Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including firmware, hardware, controls, and systems engineering.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree in these areas is a plus;
Experience in firmware development, including validation of real-time embedded systems and laboratory testing;
Familiarity with real-time system constraints, including interrupt handling, task scheduling, and deterministic behavior;
Basic knowledge of power electronics systems;
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python;
Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, and Modbus;
Experience with HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and/or SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) environments is highly desirable;
Experience with Git and version control systems;
Hands-on experience with, or a strong interest in, building agentic AI systems is a plus;
Advanced English proficiency.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
We are NextpowerSkills Required
- Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics, Control Engineering, or equivalent)
- Minimum 4 years experience as an embedded software developer with embedded systems architecture for power electronics
- Proficiency in C/C++
- Experience with bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware for real-time control applications
- Experience developing firmware for digital control of power converters, grid following and forming systems
- Familiarity with RTOS and understanding of real-time constraints, deterministic execution, interrupt handling, task scheduling
- Experience with digital signal processing concepts applied to power electronics (filters, observers, transformations, control loops)
- Experience with debugging and testing embedded systems including HIL and SIL
- In-depth understanding of microcontrollers, DSPs, microprocessors and hardware-software interaction
- Knowledge of low-level hardware architecture, peripheral configuration (ADC, PWM, timers, DMA), software optimization, memory management, real-time processing
- Experience with communication protocols common in power electronics (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, Modbus)
- Strong background in system modeling/simulation and analog/digital controller design (PI, PID, state-space, observers)
- Ability to translate control algorithms from simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) into efficient embedded code
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with complex hardware/software interfaces
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams; excellent communication; Advanced English
Nextracker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nextracker and has not been reviewed or approved by Nextracker.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered. The company stood up its own plan in 2023 alongside additional welfare benefits in early 2024.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness offerings include yoga and meditation classes, onsite chair massages and bicycles, commuter/rideshare support, and EV charging at some locations. These extras supplement the core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family medical leave are included alongside PTO and paid holidays. This complements the broader U.S. benefits menu.
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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
