Embedded Software Developer

Narooma; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Discounts on Rheem products

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Rheem is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our R&D team in Australia. You will design and develop embedded software for connected water-heating solutions, contributing across the lifecycle from architecture through testing and deployment.

Reporting to the R&D Advanced Controls Manager, you will work in a small, innovative team to deliver scalable, reliable software across product generations, collaborating with stakeholders to shape requirements and drive product innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded software.
• Knowledge of RTOS and embedded system design.
• Experience with wireless technologies (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth).
• Familiar with common comms protocols (RS232/RS485/I2C/SPI).
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for connected products.
• Create modular architectures and control systems.
• Implement, test, and validate software modules.

Skills

Embedded software development

RTOS architecture

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Serial comms RS232/RS485/I2C/SPI

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

ESP32/STM32/Renesas

Tools

Embedded Linux

OTA firmware updates

Job description

Research & Development | Rydalmere, NSW

Closing date: 29/11/2026

About us

Rheem is a global manufacturer of heating, cooling and waterheating equipment, we’re innovating new ways to deliver a greatcustomer experience while saving energy, water and supporting amore sustainable future.

At Rheem, we believe that great work begins with great values.We listen to understand, contribute respectfully, think creativelyand act with responsibility. These principles guide everything wedo, and we’re looking for people who share them.

Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impactpeople's lives every day!

Why work for us

• Work with an iconic Australian brand & market leader
• Subsidised Canteen & Free on-site parking at our Rydalmereoffice
• Great team environment
• Discounts on our products for you, your friends andfamily
• Retail benefits and discounts
• Salary sacrificing options

The role

At Rheem, we're building the next generation of smart, connectedwater heating solutions. With thousands of connected products beinglaunched over the coming years, we're looking for an EmbeddedSoftware Engineer to join our R&D team and help shape thefuture of water heating technology. Reporting to the R&DAdvanced Controls Manager, you'll work within a small, innovativeteam developing embedded software solutions for connected waterheaters. You'll contribute across the product lifecycle, fromarchitecture and development through to testing, validation, anddeployment.

Key Duties:

• Design and develop embedded software for connectedproducts
• Develop modular software architectures and controlsystems
• Implement and test software modules
• Create automated testing and validation solutions
• Evaluate hardware and software platforms
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to definerequirements
• Present technical concepts to both technical andnon-technical audiences
• Support continuous improvement and product innovationinitiatives

About you

You'll bring experience in embedded software development and apassion for creating reliable, scalable connected products.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Embedded software development experience
• RTOS and embedded system architecture knowledge
• Experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies
• Understanding of communication protocols including RS232,RS485, I2C and SPI
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagementskills
• ESP32, STM32 or Renesas platforms experience

Desirable:

• Embedded Linux development
• OTA firmware update solutions
• AWS or cloud-based IoT platforms
• Mechatronics or electronics background

Please note that applicants must have unrestricted workingrights in Australia.