Staff Firmware Engineer (Communication Protocol)

Rockwell Automation; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness program

Volunteer time off

Volunteer donation matching

Employee Assistance Program

On-demand digital course library

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer (Communication Protocol) for the Singapore campus. You will lead embedded firmware architecture, drive protocol development (EtherNet/IP, BACnet, PROFINET, Modbus, TCP), and mentor engineers in a globally distributed team.

You should have 7+ years of experience in real-time firmware and strong skills in C/C++, Python, TCP/IP, and cybersecurity tooling. A strong collaboration mindset and Agile familiarity are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with concentration in Firmware; or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in communication protocol development with real-time firmware.
• Experience with Python, TCP/IP, Git, Jira/Jama, and cybersecurity tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded firmware architecture, design, and maintenance for industrial communication.
• Drive development and integration of protocols (EtherNet/IP, BACnet, PROFINET, Modbus, TCP).
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to firmware engineers.
• Collaborate across global teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Stay current on industrial networking, cybersecurity, and standards.

Skills

Firmware development

C/C++

Python

TCP/IP networking

Git

Jira/Jama

Mentoring

Education

BSc in CS/CE/EE (Firmware focus)

Tools

Green Hills Integrity OS

Multi IDE

Security tools (Achilles, Burp)

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.

Position Summary:

As part of our development engineering expansion footprint, we are hiring for a few Staff Firmware Engineers (Communication Protocol) A good background in communication protocol firmware development and real time control systems is required. This professional would participate in the design of embedded firmware subsystems that optimize and balance a variety of goals across the run‑time performance, memory requirements, simplicity and correctness, development time and effort goals, reusability, extendibility, reliability, and safety. This position will work with other stakeholders within regions and globally. This position reports into the Power Motion Business (PMB) Singapore Campus manager in Singapore and functional support through the global development engineering team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and maintenance of embedded firmware for industrial communication solutions.
• Drive development and integration of communication protocols including:EtherNet/IPBACnetPROFINETProfibusModbus TCPSNMPSerial communication
• Define communication subsystem architectures and reusable firmware frameworks across product platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring firmware engineers.
• Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of communication and networking issues.
• Drive quality through requirements of traceability, design reviews, testing, and standards of compliance.
• Collaborate with firmware, systems, hardware, quality, and product management teams globally.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and best practices.
• Stay current with industrial networking, embedded firmware, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality systems, and applicable industry standards.
• Willingness to work in a diverse set of firmware development frameworks including Agile and Scrum as the business demands.
• Networks with senior internal/external personnel in their own area of expertise as well as networks with key contacts outside their own area of expertise.
• Functions effectively in a globally distributed team environment as both an individual contributor and a leader.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with concentration in Firmware; or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in communication protocol development with an emphasis on the analysis, design, programming, and testing of real‑time firmware systems using modern engineering practices using the C/C++ language (or other middle to high‑level language), python and scripting languages. required.
• Expertise with the following tools and languages is desired: Python, Green Hills Integrity OS and Multi IDE, TCP/IP networking, Git or similar version control tools, security test tools such as Achilles and Burp Suite, and collaboration tools such as Jira and Jama.
• Proven ability to specify and develop high quality, maintainable firmware subsystems or systems at a high rate of productivity required.
• Well established ability to organize and direct activities of other employees and communicate with a globally distributed team is required.
• Strong collaborator in a matrixed organization.
• Proven as a member of a team.
• Technical information of a complex nature clearly and concisely in verbal and written form required.
• Demonstrate customer centric culture to understand our internal and external customers.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent in‑depth knowledge and experience desired.
• Cybersecurity training or certification.
• Familiarity with cyber security requirements and practices for embedded and industrial products.
• Familiarity with agile processes like Scrum and SAFe is desired.
• Familiarity with CIP and CIP Security protocols.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On‑demand digital course library for professional development and other local benefits!

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. 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.

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.