Full-Time

Senior Firmware Engineer

Posted on 9/3/2024

Lunar Energy

Lunar Energy

201-500 employees

Modular energy storage solutions for homeowners

Energy
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$70k - $95kAnnually

+ Stock Options

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Requires weekly visits to the London office.

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Git
Operating Systems
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 5+ years’ of experience developing and architecting software, with experience of the full lifecycle from prototype to production.
  • Proficiency in C for bare metal systems and/or RTOS.
  • Experience implementing power electronics firmware control functionality.
  • Strong ability to integrate hardware and software to develop end-to-end solutions.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced small team, where your initiative and contributions have a significant impact.
  • Experience of contributing to a multi-disciplinary team following modern software engineering practices (e.g. Git, Continuous Integration).
Responsibilities
  • Develop firmware for our hardware devices including optimisation on the edge.
  • Design, code and test sub-systems that provide high performance functionality on constrained hardware.
  • Write code across the full embedded stack from bootloader to high-level application software, including embedded Linux operating systems.

Lunar Energy provides energy storage solutions specifically designed for residential clients. Their main product, the Lunar System, is a modular energy storage unit that can be expanded as energy needs increase, allowing homeowners to store energy generated from solar panels for use during peak hours or power outages. This system ensures a continuous power supply and helps users save on energy bills. Unlike many competitors, Lunar Energy focuses on a user-friendly experience, offering an app that provides detailed reports on energy usage and storage, enabling effective energy management. The company's goal is to promote sustainability and energy independence for homeowners, making it easier for them to optimize their energy usage.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$291.8M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in virtual power plants enhances Lunar Energy's market opportunities.
  • Collaboration with SK Group could reduce production costs and improve efficiency.
  • Acquisition of GridShare software positions Lunar Energy as a leader in smart energy management.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Tesla could limit Lunar Energy's market share.
  • Dependence on Sunrun for distribution poses a risk if partnerships dissolve.
  • Reliance on SK for manufacturing may expose Lunar Energy to geopolitical risks.

What makes Lunar Energy unique

  • Lunar Energy offers a modular energy storage system for residential clients.
  • The Lunar System integrates seamlessly with solar panels for energy independence.
  • Lunar Energy's app provides detailed energy usage reports for effective management.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Phone/Internet Stipend

Wellness Program

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