Are you ready to code the core of next-gen embedded systems?

About Starflow

Picture a world where your energy system anticipates your needs, seamlessly integrates with solar panels, batteries, and other systems, and even lets you share excess energy with your neighbors. This is the future we’re building - a future we call energy perfection and where energy flows freely, smartly, and sustainably.

Our culture at Starflow is built on boldness, integrity, and truth-seeking. We believe in pushing boundaries, taking calculated risks, and finding better ways to solve problems. Open feedback, learning from mistakes, and embracing challenges as growth opportunities are key to how we work.

We’re building everything from the ground up, and to succeed, we need people who aren’t afraid to take on tough challenges and make a real impact. Together, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy management.

"Joining our team this early, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape our future and make a direct impact from the very beginning" - Jonas Helmikstøl, Co-founder & CEO

Your mission

Develop and optimize embedded software that seamlessly connects and controls hardware components, making energy systems smarter and more efficient. 

As a key player in Starflow, your work will lay the foundation for scalable solutions that transforms how energy flows.

Why you should consider this role

As an experienced embedded software developer, you know what it means to solve tough, real-world problems. At Starflow, we’re offering you the chance to take on the kind of challenges that make a real difference. Here’s why this role stands out:

• Master advanced hardware integration - every piece of hardware you’ll work with, from sensors to microcontrollers, has its own unique requirements. You’ll be the one ensuring these components communicate seamlessly, with real-time precision. If diving into the nuts and bolts of hardware integration excites you, this role will give you plenty of challenges to sink your teeth into.
• Thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment - in a startup like Starflow, change happens fast. You’ll need to adapt quickly, pivot when needed, and still maintain high code quality. If you’re the kind of developer who thrives on variety and loves finding practical solutions in fast-moving environments, you’ll feel right at home here.
• Freedom to experiment and innovate - we’re all about testing new ideas and pushing boundaries. Not everything will work out, but we believe in taking calculated risks to get to the best solutions. If you enjoy experimenting, learning from failures, and refining your ideas quickly, you’ll love the freedom you’ll have here.

What needs to get done

• Deliver high-quality firmware for embedded systems - Write, test, and debug firmware for microcontrollers and sensors that ensures hardware runs efficiently and reliably. Your code will be the backbone of our embedded systems.
• Achieve seamless integration between Hardware and Software - Work closely with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with physical components. Solve real-time timing and synchronization challenges to create seamless systems.
• Develop and execute automated testing routines - Build automated tests to validate every aspect of our embedded systems, ensuring reliability and saving time on manual testing.
• Optimize firmware for energy efficiency and reliability - Reduce power consumption in embedded software while maintaining top performance. Add fail-safes and recovery mechanisms to ensure reliability under any condition.
• Contribute to scalability of Starflows firmware - Write modular, reusable code that makes future updates and scaling easy. Document your work so the team can build on your foundation.

We believe in adapting to what serves the company's vision and growth. This means that as Starflow grows, you'll grow with it, wearing different hats and taking on responsibilities that match both your strengths and the changing needs of the business.

Who we think is the right match

What matters most is that you’re deeply aligned with our vision, culture, and excited to be part of our journey. That being said, we believe there are certain skills and traits that will empower you to overcome the challenges of this role:

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming - You’ll need strong skills in C/C++ to develop efficient, low-level firmware. Writing clean, modular, and maintainable code will be at the core of your work, along with tackling performance-critical challenges like interrupt handling and memory management.
• Experience with real-time operating systems - Real-time systems demand reliability and precision. Familiarity with platforms like FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar environments will help you design systems that are predictable and consistent under real-time conditions.
• Understanding of communication protocols - Your expertise in protocols will ensure seamless data flow and synchronization between hardware and software components, keeping everything running smoothly.

Life @ Starflow

Joining Starflow at this early stage is an unique opportunity. You’ll experience personal growth, exciting challenges, and the chance to make a real impact.

But make no mistake, this journey isn’t for everyone. We’re an ambitious team on a bold mission, which means that the path ahead will be demanding, unpredictable, and full of challenges.

• We live by the values of boldness, integrity and truth seeking. We take calculated risks, push boundaries and meet challenges head on. That's why we need people who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and think different. You'll be encouraged to think outside the box, but also to take ownership of your work and be accountable for both successes and failures.
• No lone wolves here. We believe that no one is more important than the team, and that the best solutions come from different perspectives, feedback, and open communication. There's no room for ego here - only a shared passion for building something extraordinary.
• Where freedom meets accountability. We cherish freedom and autonomi, but we also understand that freedom goes hand in hand with responsibility and consequences. We know when to lead and make decisions independently, and when to follow guidance and instructions from others.
• Start-up life is messy. Being part of Starflow from the start means navigating limited resources, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines. It’s demanding, unpredictable, and chaotic - but that’s also what makes it exciting. We need resilient people who can balance long-term vision with the immediate needs of the business, staying adaptable and focused as we push forward.

If you seek comfort or routine, then Starflow is not the place for you. But if you are driven by passion and the desire to shape something greater than yourself, then we might be the perfect fit.