Ekotrope · 19 Kingston St, Boston, MA, USA, United States
Develop and improve home energy simulation software, implement and maintain building energy codes and standards, collaborate with energy model developers, support internal teams and customers with energy modeling questions, and use AI-assisted development tools. The role combines software engineering with heat transfer, thermodynamics, and building science expertise.
Join our small team to make a big impact on the sustainability of homes throughout the USA. Ekotrope provides software solutions for energy-efficient building design and verification. We develop innovative tools that empower construction professionals to create sustainable and cost-effective buildings. Our mission is to empower people with technology and insights to drive informed decisions that move our built environment towards sustainability. Our company values are very important to us, and we are striving to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
Responsibilities:
Software development to support energy-related software improvements, including: Enhancement and maintenance of the Ekotrope energy simulation engine, both for Ekotrope RATER and Ekotrope CODE. Implementing new codes and standards into the Ekotrope Rating tool, e.g. state energy code paths, ENERGY STAR or DOE Efficient New Homes programs. Maintaining and updating currently supported codes and standards, like the RESNET Standards or IECC Energy Codes.
Have eye-level collaborative discussions with our other energy model developers to find the best paths forward to improve our calculations.
Provide energy modeling support to other members of the company and answer some energy modeling questions from our customers.
Incorporate AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and explore new approaches to problem-solving. Share ideas and feedback to help improve both the product and the development process.
Requirements:
Alignment with our Vision, Mission & Values
Strong software development experience. Java fluency or experience with another object-oriented programming language
Significant understanding of heat transfer and building science principles
Strong technical, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Passion for growth and learning
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with thermodynamics coursework
Ability to work from the Downtown Boston office approximately one day per week