Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineer; Join Us in Powering Planet Cool! 

Location: Durham, NC

With roots in the Southern part of Finland, Kempower is a globally operating DC fast charger designer and manufacturer with a vision to create the world’s most desired EV fast charging solutions for everyone, everywhere.

At Kempower, we're driving the EV evolution to create a cleaner and quieter environment for everyone. We inspire global audiences to join the electric movement and be the change our planet needs. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and want to plug into a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Our Culture fosters a positive work environment where every voice is valued. Regardless of job titles, we're united by our can-do attitude and collaborative spirit. With a diverse team representing over 40 nationalities, we celebrate unique perspectives and encourage continuous learning and growth.

THE ROLE

As a Firmware Engineer at Kempower, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the ever-evolving EV market. On a typical day, you'll be responsible for defining and delivering software requirements to meet the needs of North American customers as we expand into the market. Although a solid foundation in coding is necessary, you will focus on delivering prototype software solutions and working with our Finland team to deliver production code, making a direct impact on our mission to revolutionize transportation.

In this role you will

• Full stack firmware development on all layers of the application: frontend, serverlessbackend, REST APIs and databases. 
• Solving customer problems using software solutions
• Having direct collaboration with internal customers and stakeholders from other development teams, RDI and other functions.
• A good understanding of UX design tools and processes and experience of working with professional designers on systems
• Taking responsibility for the functional and technical behavior of the ChargEye system (specific parts, services and components).
• Planning new features in collaboration with the development team, product management and internal/external stakeholders/customers.
• Serving as a local expert between the US based project managers and the primary software development team in Finland

In this role, occasional travelling may be required. 

WHY JOIN US?

We foster an Innovative Culture, we're not just developing products; we're evolving as individuals and as a team. At Kempower, you'll find an open and flexible work culture where your voice is heard, and your ideas are valued. At Kempower, we see learning as a talent and are committed to helping you grow.

We believe in integrity, open doors, and honest conversations. You'll have the chance to take ownership of your work, drive your career development, and shape our company's future.

You will Enjoy the flexibility to balance work and life with hybrid work options and the freedom to choose the equipment you need to excel in your role.

We embrace Cross-Team Collaborations. You'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, working together to grow our business and reach our shared goals.

WHAT HELPS YOU SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE

SOME TECH KEYWORDS TO DESCRIBE OUR STACK:

• AWS, C++, Angular, node.js, HTML, CSS, SCSS, TypeScript, Angular, RxJS, Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, Kinesis, DynamoDB, S3, Elastic Search, Kibana, Docker, ECR, Fargate, Python, Sagemaker, Bitbake, Yocto

WHAT HELPS YOU SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:   

• 3+ years experience as a software engineer, firmware engineer, or other related field

• Experience in both embedded Linux development and cloud based systems

• Eagerness to collaborate across global development teams and build relationships between teams

WHAT HELPS YOU STAND OUT:

• Familiarity with EV charging, Charge Point Operators, or government programs (NEVI, CTEP) that support the electrification industry

• Experience with implementing charging system protocols (OCPI, OCPP, etc.)

APPLY NOW!

Are You ready to be the change? Join us in powering planet cool then! We're excited to hear from you.

Please send your application via this application form, due to GDPR compliance reasons we cannot accept applications sent by email.

Kempower is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, or any other status protected by laws and regulations. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, and we encourage applicants of all ages.

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