Engineer, Embedded Software C++

Rockwell Automation; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer PTO

Donation matching

Online courses

Calm mindfulness program

Employee Assistance Program

OnTrack wellbeing

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in Katowice, Poland is seeking an Engineer, Embedded Software to develop firmware for Rockwell Automation devices, including network protocols and platform services. You will be part of a 6-8 person embedded team and collaborate with colleagues in the USA, Singapore and Czechia on challenging automation projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of C++ firmware development, with knowledge of TCP/IP, embedded systems, and real-time OS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related IT field and practical software development experience.
• Typically 2+ years of C++ firmware development and debugging.
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet-based) and embedded systems architecture.
• Experience with version control (GitHub/GitLab) and CI/CD (Jenkins).
• Fluent English (B2 or higher) and a proactive, hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Firmware Development: implement and validate firmware features for Rockwell devices; write tests and participate in CI/CD workflows.
• System Design & Architecture: participate in requirements analysis, design docs, and code reviews; ensure standards compliance.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: work in Agile/SAFe, collaborate with global teams.

Skills

C++

GitHub/GitLab

CI/CD

English (B2+)

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation and Robotics, Electronics, or related IT degree

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us.

Job Description Rockwell Automation's Design & Control business develops industrial automation solutions used worldwide in manufacturing, infrastructure, and critical systems.

Joining our team in Katowice, you'll develop firmware for Rockwell Automation products, including industrial controllers and network modules. You'll contribute to reliable, secure, and high-performance industrial automation systems. We're looking for an Engineer, Embedded Software. You will independently deliver firmware features and grow your technical expertise in embedded systems. Depending on your team, you may work on network protocol stacks, controller application firmware, or platform-level software for Rockwell Automation's industrial products. Your team will be 6-8 people and will be one of 20+ embedded teams located in Katowice. You will work together also with other teams, located in USA, Singapore and Czechia. You will report to the Team Leader/Manager, Embedded Software and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice, Poland.

Your Responsibilities:

Firmware Development

Develop firmware components for multiple Rockwell Automation devices. Implement and validate product features in your domain, such as network protocols (Ethernet/IP, CIP), controller runtime functions, or platform/OS services. Perform firmware debugging and defect analysis, using systematic root cause analysis techniques. Write unit tests and integration tests, contributing to CI/CD-driven quality workflows.

System Design & Architecture

Participate in requirements analysis, system design, and architecture discussions. Create design documentation, including high-level and low-level specifications. Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with embedded coding standards.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Participate in Agile/SAFe development activities (planning, reviews, retrospectives). Collaborate with teams worldwide.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation and Robotics, Electronics, or related IT degree (or equivalent practical experience). Typically, 2+ years of practical software development experience in C++, using software lifecycle development methodologies (software requirements analysis, software design, software testing). Knowledge of one or more of: network protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet-based communication), embedded systems architecture, or real-time operating systems (e.g. QNX, VxWorks). Typically, 2+ years of experience in embedded systems firmware development and debugging. Practical experience with version control systems like GitHub/GitLab and CI/CD systems like Jenkins. Fluent English (B2 or higher). "Can do" and "I'll find out" attitude.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

Practical programming experience in Python or similar languages (to support testing activities and tooling). Experience in industrial automation systems (PLCs, drives, I/O modules). Practical knowledge of embedded security concepts or safety standards (e.g., IEC 62443, IEC 61508). Experience with industrial network protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, CIP). Familiarity with hardware-software interaction concepts (registers, interrupts, memory management, BSP/HAL). Experience with real-time systems. Experience with Agile software / SAFe development. Collaborative mindset: willingness to support the team, share knowledge, experiment, and maintain technical documentation.

What We Offer:

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
• and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, you may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us.