Energy Model Developer

Summary

Ekotrope provides software solutions for energy-efficient building design and verification. The Energy Model Developer will improve home energy modeling software by developing energy simulations, implementing and maintaining industry codes and standards, supporting energy modeling internally and for customers, and using AI-assisted development tools.

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

Skills

• Alignment with our [Vision, Mission & Values](https://www.ekotrope.com/about-us)
• Strong software development experience
• Significant understanding of principles of heat transfer and building science
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, both technical and interpersonal
• Passion for growth and learning
• At least a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, with coursework in thermodynamics
• Ability to come into our Downtown Boston office (19 Kingston St) ~1 day per week
• Java fluency is preferred (our stack is mostly Java)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Alignment with our [Vision, Mission & Values](https://www.ekotrope.com/about-us)
• Strong software development experience
• Significant understanding of principles of heat transfer and building science
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, both technical and interpersonal
• Passion for growth and learning
• At least a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, with coursework in thermodynamics
• Ability to come into our Downtown Boston office (19 Kingston St) ~1 day per week

Nice to Haves

• Java fluency is preferred (our stack is mostly Java)

Benefits

• Impact: Be part of a mission-driven company that is making a big impact on the environmental sustainability of homes throughout the USA. Ekotrope software is used to model more than 400,000 homes each year. That’s 1 in 4 of all new homes in the US.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team of talented professionals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to achieving excellence.
• In-office & remote flexibility
• Flexible PTO plus company holidays
• Medical, dental, disability & life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution
• 401K with matching program
• Subsidized Blue Bikes Membership and Commuter/Parking benefit
• Home office set up stipend
• Stock options
• Annual bonus