Teams at Copper Appliances

Own and evolve embedded firmware for connected, energy-storage-enabled appliances from development through production and fleet support. Design connectivity, OTA updates, fleet management, telemetry, remote control, provisioning, and manufacturing test systems. Develop and test firmware on real appliances, improve reliability and tooling, collaborate across hardware, cloud, and product teams, and mentor engineers while shaping technical architecture.

Coordinates business development and licensing pipelines, including prospect research, deal tracking, negotiation support, NDAs, royalty compliance, and leadership reporting. Supports patent operations by coordinating invention disclosures, prosecution tracking, portfolio mapping, claim charts, and technical summaries. Builds cross-functional tracking systems, manages external relationships, and improves processes across partnership and intellectual property workstreams.