DevOps Engineer- Azure/Programming

Emerson; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including dental and vision coverage

Flexible time-off plans including paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Emerson in Shakopee, MN is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to lead the DevOps strategy and execution for embedded device firmware. This role involves architecting CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with firmware design teams, and enhancing automation in testing. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, experience with Azure DevOps, and legal authorization to work in the U.S. The salary range is $108,000-$120,000 and includes flexible benefits for employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable experience in DevOps engineering.
• Proficient in Azure DevOps including pipelines and automated workflows.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and evolve CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware.
• Define DevOps standards and drive adoption across the CPTI organization.
• Partner with firmware teams to enhance DevOps capabilities.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Object-oriented programming

C#

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

If you are an experienced DevOps engineering professional looking to make a broader impact and grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you.

Based in Shakopee, MN, you will serve as a technical leader within the Cross Portfolio, Technology and Innovation (CPTI) organization, shaping and advancing DevOps strategy, architecture, and execution for embedded device firmware. In this role, you will also play a key part in performing automated firmware testing and evolving the test infrastructure to improve product quality and delivery speed.

The CPTI organization develops low‑power, hazardous‑area‑rated wireless IIoT instruments designed to measure critical industrial process parameters such as acoustics, level, temperature, and pressure, enabling reliable operation in demanding environments.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Architect, design, and evolve CI/CD pipelines purpose ‑ built for embedded firmware development, testing, and secure delivery.
• Define and champion DevOps standards, driving adoption of modern build, integration, and release practices across the CPTI embedded devices.
• Partner with Firmware Design and Test teams to align DevOps capabilities with platform needs, enabling faster and more predictable firmware delivery.
• Monitor and optimize pipeline performance, improving build stability, test coverage, and end ‑ to ‑ end throughput.
• Contribute to the automated testing and validation of embedded firmware (new and legacy platforms)
• Develop/improve automated test infrastructure used to test firmware and functionality.
• Drive improvements in test efficiency, scalability, and repeatability
• Support regulatory and cybersecurity requirements (IEC 62443, CRA, and related standards).

Who You Are:

You stay on top of evolving technologies and continuously explore new approaches that improve engineering outcomes. You prepare communication that is clear, concise, and impactful. You take time to ask questions, define challenges, and make learning a priority. You investigate root causes and uncover patterns to develop effective, scalable solutions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum five (5) years of applicable experience
• Proficient with Azure DevOps
• Experience with object‑oriented programming languages
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship available)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a software focus, Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET‑accredited school
• Expert‑level proficiency with Azure DevOps
  • Including pipelines, repos, and automated workflow orchestration
• Proficient/expert with C#
• Experience with industry cybersecurity requirements (e.g. CRA, IEC 62443)

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $108,000-$120,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, including dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, profit‑sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and more. Our culture prioritizes work‑life balance and offers flexible time‑off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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