Building Controls Application Engineer

Building Controls Application Engineer

Passive Logic is looking for a Building Controls Application Engineer to deploy and support our hardware‑software infrastructure in real‑world environments.

This is a career-defining opportunity to play a crucial role in a hyper-scale AI company that is transforming the future of autonomous systems, energy, and the built environment.

As a Building Controls Application Engineer, you will be responsible for PL tech ecosystem deployments into partners’ buildings. This role is pivotal. You will be directly working on (and responsible for) taking technology from our offices and integrating it into buildings in support of our mission to empower people through generative autonomy to solve the world's largest climate challenges.

• Real-world applications: Generate building, system, and site digital twins via the Passive Logic Quantum standard.
• Field Hive support and deployment: Commission, configure, and validate Hive systems (among other PL hardware and software tech) in the field.
• System diagnostics: Investigate and resolve HVAC and control system issues using trend data and logs; formally test and validate a variety of Passive Logic products and internal services.
• Documentation: Record and standardize deployment procedures for scalability.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with engineering, product, and customer success to ensure smooth deployments and robust performance.

• Proven experience:
  • HVAC controls experience and familiarity with control sequences
  • Linux OS experience
  • Past work with legacy building control systems and real‑world deployments
  • HVAC trend data analysis and troubleshooting
• Exceptional communication skills: Extraordinary teammate skills with a collaborative, interpersonal communication style. Strong customer‑facing skills with an ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Organized and strategic: Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset: Experience working across teams to drive customer success. Strong self‑motivation towards Passive Logic’s mission.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast‑paced startup environment, eager to learn, iterate, and innovate.
• Problem solving: Own the role and drive solutions to issues encountered.

• Database querying experience (Graph
  
  QL, SQL, JQ, etc.)
• Linux terminal familiarity (SSH, command line, system logs, systemd)
• Experience with Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, or embedded platforms
• HVAC systems background (mechanical or electrical)
• Familiarity with Git for version control

• Experience having built your own PC or hacking hardware projects

• Competitive compensation
• Generous equity share package
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Commute coverage (NS Business Card or car allowance)
• In‑office Lunch
• Fun office‑wide activities quarterly!
• Worldwide ski/snowboard pass

Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is woven into our values and everything we do. We welcome all—come as you are and bring your whole self. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity every day by maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for our employees at every stage of their careers.