We are actively seeking engineers with disabilities who are passionate about technology, problem-solving, and building systems that matter.
As a Hardware or Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing products and systems that enable the future of clean energy and digital innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to solutions used across global markets.
We will align your exact responsibilities based on your skills, interests, and accessibility needs.
What you will do to drive the energy transition:
Software Engineering
Design, develop, and maintain software applications or embedded systems
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Collaborate with engineers on architecture, code reviews, and testing
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance
Contribute to continuous integration & deployment pipelines
Hardware Engineering
Support design, testing, and validation of electronic hardware components
Develop schematics, PCB layouts, or embedded hardware interfaces
Conduct functional testing and verification of prototypes
Document hardware specifications and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Assist in improving reliability, performance, and manufacturability
What you will need on that journey:
You do not need to meet all requirements — candidates with strong potential are encouraged to apply.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Some experience in hardware or software development (academic, self-taught, professional — all welcome)
Basic knowledge in at least one of the following:
Software: Python, C/C++, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or similar
Hardware: PCB design, embedded systems, electronics testing, microcontrollers
Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Clean, affordable energy for all is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Headquartered in the Bavarian energy village of Wildpoldsried, sonnen GmbH wants to enable all people to determine their own energy future. That means, among other things, the inexpensive production and storage of renewable energy and the intelligent networking of producers and consumers. sonnen thereby gives people around the world the opportunity to become independent of fossil fuels and conventional energy supplier.
At sonnen, we are building the energy system of the future. An energy system in which electricity is clean and people are the focus. To this end, we are developing new technologies and business models that have not existed before. Whether intelligent power storage, virtual power plants or digital services - we set the trends of a new energy world. This creates space for innovation, creativity, passion and personal development opportunities in a rapidly growing company.
Our drive is our vision of clean and affordable energy for everyone. Because we want our planet to remain livable for the next generation.
If you want to change and redesign the energy system together with us, we look forward to receiving your application through our career site: https://jobs.sonnen.de/
