Embedded Software Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an embedded software engineer to develop real-time software for next‑generation controller products. You will work in small, self‑motivated teams with global Scrum colleagues.

You will handle all phases from product definition to production release, leveraging Agile practices and CI/CD. This role emphasizes diagnosis, performance tuning, and high‑reliability software in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS/ECET/EE or related discipline.
• 4–6 years of embedded software/firmware development on Intel x86/ARM.
• Strong C/C++ programming for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS (VxWorks or similar).
• Debugging and performance analysis of real-time systems.
• Industrial protocols: Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DNP3.
• TCP/IP, UDP, cybersecurity considerations for industrial control.
• Experience with HW/SW bring-up and test equipment.
• Knowledge of Agile, CI/CD, Git/SVN.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time embedded software for next-gen controllers.
• Collaborate in small, global Scrum teams.
• Contribute across full SDLC from definition to release.
• Apply CI/CD practices to build and test products.
• Break down tasks and estimate development time.
• Coordinate with Software, Hardware, System Test, and PM.
• Develop domain expertise across control system platforms.
• Support code reviews and pair programming.
• Drive premier quality in product development and support.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Real-time embedded software

Agile/Scrum

Troubleshooting

Broad systems thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/ECET/EE

Tools

Wind River Workbench

GDB

JTAG debuggers

Trace tools

Memory analyzers

RTOS debugging utilities

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Protocol Analyzers

JTAG/Boundary Scan Tools

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• You will use your skills to develop real-time embedded software for our next generation controller products.

• Work in small, self-motivated teams collaborating with global Scrum teams.

• Be involved in all phases of software development from product definition to production release.

• Use Agile software development practices to build and test our products using Continuous Integration.

• Break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.

• Work with multi-functional teams (i.e Software, Hardware, System Test and Product Management) to accomplish your assignments.

• Develop deep domain expertise while working on various assignments in control system platforms.

• Demonstrate the ability to help team members through pair programming and code reviews.

• Drive premier quality in the development and support of products.

Who You Are:

• You can take quick and decisive actions in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. Showing a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations; is outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. Have a clear sense of ownership in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Open to work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Like to encourage the expression of diverse ideas and opinions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 4–6 years of experience in Embedded Software/Firmware Development on Intel x86 and ARM-based processors/controllers.

• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming, with extensive experience in developing high-performance, reliable, and safety-critical embedded software.

• Experience in real-time embedded software design and development using multi-threaded and multi-process architectures under VxWorks or other commercial RTOS environments.

• Expertise in debugging and performance analysis of complex real-time systems using Wind River Workbench, GDB, JTAG debuggers, trace tools, memory analyzers, and RTOS debugging utilities.

• Good understanding and implementation experience of industrial communication protocols commonly used in PLC systems, like Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DNP3.

• Experience integrating and validating industrial communication protocol stacks into embedded firmware and control applications.

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, and cybersecurity considerations for industrial control systems.

• Experience in embedded board bring-up, hardware-software integration, and troubleshooting using Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Protocol Analyzers, JTAG/Boundary Scan Tools

• Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics, processor datasheets, memory maps and peripheral specifications.

• Experience with software development lifecycle practices including:

  • Agile/Scrum methodologies

  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

  • Version Control Systems (Git, SVN)

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills with the ability to solve complex system-level issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams involving hardware, firmware, systems, and product engineering.

• Self-driven and highly organized professional with demonstrated capability to identify technical challenges, propose innovative solutions, and successfully drive implementation through completion.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
• Having firmware development experience with Xilinx's Ultrascale SOC is an added advantage
• Experience in scripting languages like Python

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee well-being. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.