Job Description

 

Danfoss Climate Solutions is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Embedded Software Developer to join our Controls and Meters Product Team in the HydronicS Division. This team focuses on developing cutting-edge controllers and meters for the District Energy market. As global digitalization accelerates, the need for connectivity, IoT, and cloud-based solutions has grown, driving demand for innovative products that deliver actionable data for optimization and added value. 

In this role, you will lead a team of three developers, collaborating closely with colleagues across Bulgaria, Slovenia and Denmark. You will be responsible for guiding the team’s technical direction, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. 

 

Joining Danfoss Climate Solutions means being part of a dynamic, innovative environment where your skills will help shape the future of energy-efficient technologies. If you are excited to contribute to a global team making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Please note the job shall be hybrid in our office located in Sofia. While applying please submit your cv in English.

Job Responsibilities

 

As the Lead Embedded Software Developer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering embedded software solutions for valves and electronic controllers used in district energy applications. You will manage the full software development life cycle while also mentoring your team and driving best practices. 

Your responsibilities include: 

Leading the design and architecture of the embedded software platform in collaboration with team leads and stakeholders.  Overseeing the day-to-day activities of your development team, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.  Acting as the primary point of contact between software (SW) and hardware (HW) workstreams.  Driving the development of embedded software systems for electronic controllers and energy meters.  Managing all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing Ensuring the development and execution of unit tests.  Mentoring team members, conducting code reviews, and promoting continuous improvement Background & Skills

 

To be successful in this role, you should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering, computer science, electronics, mechatronics, or a related field, along with several years of experience in embedded software development. Experience in a leadership role or mentoring team members is highly desirable. 

You should also have expertise in: 

Embedded software development with a strong command of C (knowledge of C++ is an advantage).  Working with processors such as Cortex-M3/M4/M7 (experience with ST processors is a plus).  Designing and testing mechatronic products, including hands-on lab work.  Hardware/software integration (e.g., MCU peripherals).  Communication protocols like RS485, TCP/IP, Modbus, BACnet, BLE, etc.  Building scalable software platforms that support multiple products.  Full SDLC and agile methodologies like Scrum and DevOps.  Static code analysis and unit testing.  Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teams across Bulgaria, Slovenia, Denmark 

Leaderhsip skills

In addition to your technical expertise, you should possess strong leadership and organizational skills, including:  The ability to guide and inspire a team, providing technical mentorship and fostering professional growth confirmed by your prior professional experience in team leadership.  A proactive approach to identifying challenges and driving solutions.  A strategic mindset, with the ability to prioritize and see the bigger picture

Personal atributes:

Able to balance team management with individual technical contributions.  Open to occasional travel as required by project needs.  Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

Bonus system. 25 days annual leave. Transportation allowance. Flexible working hours. Hybrid work (3 days office – 2 days home). Additional voluntary pension insurance covered by Danfoss. Risk insurance. Health insurance. Food vouchers. Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups. Employee Referral Program. Christmas gift. Employee Assistance Program coverage. Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

 

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