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Posted 30 July, 2026

Experienced Firmware Engineer

Enphase Energy
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Enphase is seeking a highly effective and driven Staff Firmware Engineer to join our high-performing Research and Development Center located in Middleton, Christchurch. You will be working in a team of engineers who are tasked to design, enhance and test the latest generation of our power converter and energy storage product range. Key responsibilities Designing and implementing embedded software for real-time operation and control Simulating new algorithms for autonomous microgrid power flow management Developing unit and system test software Validating algorithms using system simulation tools Working with hardware engineers to test and troubleshoot prototype designs Firmware testing About you Expertise in C++, C, and Assembly for real-time applications Able to understand and implement digital signal processing (DSP) concepts in a microprocessor environment Familiarity with evaluating CPU versus hardware processing requirements and trade-offs for cost-effective designs Ability to troubleshoot firmware related issues within complex systems Ability to test code and hardware both with and without external test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, etc. Familiarity with software development processes. E.g. Agile, Structured, Object Oriented, etc. Familiarity with development tools such as GCC, GDB, Eclipse, GNU Make, etc. Familiarity with software code management tools such as GIT, Mercurial, etc. Ability to carry a design task from concept to implementation B.Eng in electrical, mechatronic, computing or equivalent and 5+ years related experience Stock as part of your total compensation Well-being and insurance benefits for you and your family Annual performance reviews Opportunities for career growth and development Working in a well-equipped laboratory and facility About us Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, Enphase transformed the solar industry with our revolutionary microinverter technology, which turns sunlight into a safe, reliable, resilient, and scalable source of energy to power our lives. Today, the Enphase Energy System helps people make, use, save, and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the fastest growing and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with approximately 68 million products installed across more than 145 countries. Enphase Energy New Zealand is located in Wigram, Christchurch. We are a Research and Development Centre focused on the design and testing of our cornerstone product, the Microinverter. Enphase New Zealand has a team of around 130 plus engineers and support staff. Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs? #J-18808-Ljbffr

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