ConnectDER
This hands-on technical lead role oversees the end-to-end device software system for the IslandDER, defining architecture and driving iterative delivery within a team of firmware engineers. The position involves owning safety-critical software, metering systems, and secure communication protocols while collaborating with electrical engineering on hardware-software co-design. The role requires leading technical direction, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards.
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2011
ConnectDER manufactures meter socket adapters (meter collars) that enable faster, easier, and more cost-effective residential installations of solar, battery storage, and EV charging systems by connecting directly at the utility meter. Their product line includes the IslandDER MSA for whole-home battery backup, the Solar MSA for rooftop solar interconnection, and the EV MSA for plug-and-play EV charger integration — all designed to eliminate panel upgrades, line-side taps, and complex electrical rework. ConnectDER primarily serves professional solar and electrical installers as well as large-scale energy companies looking to reduce labor costs and scale distributed energy deployments.
ConnectDER Secures Illinois Approvals From ComEd and Ameren, Enabling Lower-Cost Solar, Battery, and EV Charger Installations
Dec 3, 2025
ConnectDER Targets Manufacturing Scale-Up as IslandDER Demand Grows
6 days ago
An Army Of Meter Socket Adapters Is Coming For Your Fossil Fuels
Dec 4, 2025
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Illinois utilities approve ConnectDER 'plug-and-play' adaptor for residential EVs
Dec 8, 2025