Embedded UI Developer
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience delivering embedded and user-interface projects on embedded Linux platforms.
- Solid understanding of user-interface and user-experience design using Qt/QML or an equivalent technology for constrained environments.
- Solid experience using the Qt framework.
- Strong understanding of embedded Linux development and related tools using modern C++.
- Some experience maintaining or developing Yocto-based user-space applications and projects.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems involving hardware and software.
- Ability to manage deliverables from external design and software companies.
- Work with a user-interface and user-experience designer to build original graphical user interfaces for embedded Linux platforms.
- Optimize applications for speed and responsiveness and troubleshoot problems based on user feedback.
- Assist in developing networking applications that interface with the company's cloud infrastructure.
- Promote good software engineering practices through design and code reviews.
- Experience with the Dart language and/or previous experience with the Flutter framework.
- Knowledge of Azure DevOps as a continuous integration and continuous delivery platform.
- Non-academic code published in the public domain, such as GitLab or GitHub.
- Bilingual written and spoken English and French.
- Hobbyist experience in electronics or power electronics.
About the company
dcbel designs and sells the Ara Home Energy Station, a wall-mounted device that combines a solar inverter, a Level 2 bidirectional EV charger, and a home energy manager. It uses Orchestrate OS, an AI-powered operating system, to optimize when to charge, store, or sell energy by learning household patterns, rates, and weather. The system supports Vehicle-to-Home, solar-to-home power, on-site storage, and can boost EV charging faster than standard chargers. Its goal is to reduce electricity costs, increase energy self-sufficiency, and enable grid services, with expansion across North America and Europe backed by significant funding.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$152.5M
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 18, 2026 Texas launch opens a large, outage-prone market with refundable deposits.
- MassCEC fully subsidizes dcbel Ara installations through September 2026, driving adoption and data collection.
- California phase 1 targets 200 homes by December 31, 2026, proving commercial scalability.
What critics are saying
- Massachusetts applications close September 30, 2026, exposing dependence on expiring public subsidies.
- California REDWDS phase 1 ends December 31, 2026, limiting guaranteed deployment revenue.
- Compatibility stays narrow: Nissan Leaf, Polestar 3, and Volvo EX90 dominate current programs.
What makes dcbel unique
- Dcbel bundles charger, solar inverter, battery orchestration, and V2H in one box.
- UL-certified residential bidirectional DC charging still distinguishes dcbel from commodity EVSE vendors.
- Orchestrate OS automates home energy decisions hundreds of times hourly, unlike manual backup systems.
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0%dcbel has launched its Ara Core Home Energy Station in Texas, debuting at the 2026 Southern Living Idea House in Fredericksburg. The system connects and orchestrates solar panels, home batteries, the public grid, and bidirectional electric vehicles to create a private grid offering up to 85% energy independence. Ara Core makes 100 decisions per second to optimise energy consumption, storage, and sales. The system provides blackout protection for up to 10 days using compatible bidirectional EVs and offers 30% more efficiency than traditional unintegrated energy systems. The launch addresses growing energy challenges in Texas, which has the nation's second-highest number of power outages and experienced 40% energy cost increases since 2020. Built in the USA with military-grade encryption and a 12-year warranty, Ara Core allows homeowners to add components without costly retrofits. Texans can reserve systems through dcbel's website with a refundable deposit.
dcbel announced California homeowners can access up to $18,300 in combined incentives for installing its Ara Home Energy Station. The incentives comprise up to $13,800 from the California Connected Home Rebate and up to $4,500 from Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Vehicle-to-Everything programme. The Ara system integrates solar power, battery storage, and bidirectional EV charging in one unit. It makes over 100 decisions per second to manage energy flow, helping households reduce electricity bills and prepare for outages. dcbel states the system enables homes to remain powered for up to 10 days during outages using an electric vehicle's battery. The company claims households can save up to $1,300 annually by using their EV to power homes during peak-pricing hours. Fewer than 50 spots remain, with rebates issued first-come, first-served.
dcbel is participating in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's V2X Pilot Programme, which fully subsidises the cost of dcbel Ara Home Energy Stations, including installation, for eligible Massachusetts homeowners. The programme allows participants to use their bidirectional electric vehicles to power their homes during high energy rates and blackouts whilst supporting grid resilience. Massachusetts homeowners who own or lease a Nissan Leaf (2018-2025), 2025 Polestar 3, or 2025 Volvo EX90 without existing solar or storage can apply. Applications close on 30 September 2026. Ara enables smart charging during off-peak hours and can save homeowners up to $1,300 annually. During blackouts, it can leverage the EV's battery to power homes for up to 10 days. The pilot programme aims to gather real-world data on V2X system performance and user behaviour.
dcbel, a leading home energy company, has secured additional funding from Fidelity Investments Canada ULC to expand manufacturing globally and accelerate in-home installations. The company is opening a US logistics center in Louisville, KY, with UPS. In 2024, dcbel received a $52 million REDWDS grant and launched the California Connected Home Rebate program, covering over 80% of the cost for their Home Energy Station.
Québec's seed-stage VC funding is rebounding, with 29 deals totaling $79 million since early 2025, a 31% increase from last year. Despite this, overall VC activity in Québec remains weak, with a 57% decline in total funding year-over-year. Sixty deals totaling $524 million closed in the first half of the year. Later-stage funding decreased by 35%, with only one growth-stage deal of $30 million. Public funds continue to play a significant role, comprising 40% of the ecosystem's funding.