Python/C++ Engineer

We are looking for

The Open Home Foundation is looking for a Python/C++ Engineer to join our Ecosystem department. This department is responsible for the development of all the projects under the OHF umbrella (except Home Assistant), including ESPHome, Voice, Music Assistant, our collaborations with other projects like Z-Wave JS, and any others that join us in the future.

This role will be involved in writing the code used in ESPHome, the OHF project that allows to turn common microcontrollers into smart home devices.

ESPHome consists of a large core codebase written in C++ and a code generation component (which generates C++ code for microcontrollers based on user config) written in (async) Python.

Therefore we would require a candidate to be skilled in both programming languages, with an accent on C++ and a big interest in microcontrollers and peripherals.

What you are going to do

• Work hand-in-hand with the other team members within the ESPHome team and the product- and design team to shape the application as it grows and evolves over time.

• Review code from other team members.

• Review code from community contributors.

• Pick up development tasks from the Project Board.

• Help prioritize and describe tasks on the project board together with team members and product management.

• Implement new features and/or board support within the ESPHome project.

• Fix bugs and detect and solve technical debt.

What you need to have

• 5+ years of experience working in back-end development.

• 3+ years of experience working with C++.

• 2+ years of experience working with (async) Python 3.

• Experience with and interest in microcontrollers.

• Experience with Git and Github.

• Professional Fluency in English: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

It would be great if you also have

• A passion for smart homes and automation.

• Experience as a Home Assistant user.

What we offer you

The Open Home Foundation is a fully remote organization that uses Remote to employ people from all over the world. You will be a normal salaried employee in your country.

This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week. Because we are a fully remote company, there is no fixed schedule. For the purpose of team communication, we do try to ensure at least 3 hours of overlap in the workday. You will report to the Ecosystem Lead, who is based in the Netherlands.

Core to the establishment of the Open Home Foundation was the well-being of the people building the future of the smart home. We will provide all the benefits required by the country you reside in. However, we also want to make sure all our employees, regardless of country of origin, get at least a minimal set of benefits, including:

• Five weeks (twenty-five days) of paid time off.

• Fourteen days of paid sick leave if your country/laws treat them as unpaid.

• Six weeks of paid and six weeks of unpaid parental leave to be used in the first year after birth. We will provide the missing days if your country/laws do not provide such compensation.

• A budget for your work hardware once you start. After three years, you may keep this equipment for personal use.

• A monthly smart home budget to ensure you keep up-to-date with the latest that smart homes offer.

• A 50% contribution to your internet connection fee at your home workspace.

• If you are currently working on Home Assistant-related side projects, you can spend work time maintaining them.

When first offering a position to a new member, the Open Home Foundation aims to provide a total compensation package that matches the 75th percentile for the new hire's role, seniority, and local market rates. For a Python/C++ Engineer in our primary operating countries, the approximate yearly compensation will be the following:

• Netherlands: 65.000 EUR.

• UK: 58.000 GBP.

• Spain: 53.000 EUR.

• Portugal: 52.000 EUR.

• Other countries: compensation can be discussed during the first interview.

These figures may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and work hours.

About us

The Open Home Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland, with the objective of fighting for the fundamental principles of privacy, choice, and sustainability for smart homes. It does this by supporting the development of open-source projects, and open connectivity and communication standards.

A big part of this is Home Assistant, the biggest open-source project in number of contributors, but the Open Home Foundation also owns or collaborates with other projects important to promoting privacy, choice, and sustainability in the smart home, like:

• Open hardware tools (e.g., ESPHome, ESP Web Tools).

• Open standards (e.g., Python Matter Server, Z-Wave JS, ZigPy, BTHome, Improv Wi-Fi).

• Open voice (e.g.,Rhasspy, Wyoming Protocol, Piper).

The recruitment process

1. Apply for the role.

2. Our HR team will review your application with the hiring manager.

3. Interview with HR.

4. Technical assessment.

5. Interview with the team.

6. Interview with the manager.

7. Offer.

8. Join our team!