Embedded Platform Software Team Leader

Description

Power the Future with us!

SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), is a global leader in high-performance smart energy technology, with over 3000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of products installed in over 133 countries.

Our diverse product offering comprises intelligent solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and complete home energy management ecosystems.

By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, we strive to create a world where clean, green energy from the sun is the primary source of power for our homes, businesses, and just about everywhere we thrive.

The “Internet of Energy” (IoE) group specializes in making SolarEdge devices smarter and more connected.

We're looking for a hands-on Team Leader to guide a group of embedded software engineers building the core Linux platform that powers our connected devices. You'll lead the team technically and professionally, while staying close to the architecture and design decisions that shape our platform infrastructure for years to come.

By joining us, you’ll have the chance to be involved from the early stages of architecture & design planning, through software development and testing phases up to integration within SolarEdge Embedded Software products, infrastructures, and field deployment.

What you'll be doing in this position:

• You will lead the core services development of a modern, state-of-the-art, Embedded Linux-based Platform that drives SolarEdge next-generation products.
• You will lead a team of software engineers in creating complex solutions and delivering great results
• You will be in charge of recruiting, training and leading new team members while shaping the standards of the team
• You will use modern technologies and management methodologies

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience, with a strong focus on modern C++.
• 2+ years of team leading experience, managing a team of at least 5 software engineers.
• Strong experience developing software for Linux-based systems, with a solid understanding of Linux internals and embedded Linux build systems.
• Experience designing and developing infrastructure and system-level software as an abstracted Linux platform layer for application teams.
• Experience working in multi-process and multi-threaded environments.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design principles, and scalable system development.
• Experience with network communication protocols and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, with strong learning capabilities and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wireless and connectivity technologies such as Wi-Fi, cellular, BLE, or Sub-GHz communication.
• Experience with serial communication protocols, including CAN bus and RS485.
• Familiarity with IPC mechanisms: MQTT, ZeroMQ, gRPC.
• Experience with Protocol Buffers (Protobuf).
• Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot.
• Experience with cybersecurity features for IoT devices: HTTPS, Secure Boot, Secure Storage.
• Experience designing service-oriented or microservices-based architectures.
• Experience building secure communication solutions for connected devices.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices.

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.