Engineer, Embedded Software C++

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

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer PTO

Volunteer matching

Online courses

Calm premium

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in Katowice, Poland is seeking an Engineer, Embedded Software to deliver firmware features for Rockwell Automation products, including industrial controllers and network modules. You will work on network protocols, controller runtime and OS services, collaborating with teams across the globe.

You will join a 6–8 person embedded team, report to the Team Leader/Manager, and benefit from a hybrid schedule in Katowice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation and Robotics or related IT field.
• Typically 2+ years of practical software development experience in C++, with lifecycle development methodologies.
• Knowledge of network protocols, embedded systems architecture, or real-time OS (e.g., QNX, VxWorks).
• Typically 2+ years of embedded firmware development and debugging.
• Experience with GitHub/GitLab and Jenkins CI/CD.
• Fluent English (B2+).
• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware components for Rockwell Automation devices.
• Implement and validate features like network protocols, controller runtime functions, or platform services.
• Perform firmware debugging and root cause analysis; write unit and integration tests for CI/CD workflows.

Skills

C++ development

Embedded systems

English (B2+)

Agile/SAFe

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (Computer Engineering / CS / Automation & Robotics)

Tools

GitHub/GitLab

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 in Agile software / SAFe development.
• Collaborative mindset: willingness to support the team, share knowledge, experiment, and maintain technical documentation.

What We Offer

Our benefits package includes …

• 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, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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.