Embedded Software Engineer - Engineer III

Parker Hannifin; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Livermore, CA is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to write the firmware for electric motor controllers and inverters. You will own end-to-end subsystems from requirements to deployment in a hands-on team environment, collaborating with Parker sites globally.

Office-based four days per week is required. You will develop real-time embedded C/C++ for bare-metal and RTOS targets, work with CAN/SPI/I2C/UART interfaces, and contribute to software design, testing,

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of related embedded software experience.
• BS in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with microcontrollers in bare-metal/RTOS environments.
• Experience with CAN, SPI, I2C, or UART and hardware debugging.
• Experience with CI/CD and Git.

Responsibilities

• Write production-quality real-time embedded C/C++ for bare-metal and RTOS targets.
• Partner with motor control and hardware engineers to realize control algorithms.
• Debug HW/SW interaction from prototypes through customer returns.
• Participate in software design, code reviews, and project reviews.
• Design and run tests to verify software against requirements, including unit tests.
• Capture and decompose software requirements and maintain traceability using ALM tools.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and Python-based test automation using Git.
• Deliver project milestones in a timely manner and support WINovation.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

RTOS

CAN bus

Debugging HW/SW

Embedded tools

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering or CS

Tools

JTAG/SWD debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Emulators

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Python

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for writing the firmware that runs Parker’s electric motor controllers and inverters. This position will own end-to-end subsystems, from gathering initial requirements through implementation and deployment. Parker’s products move electrified vehicles and industrial machinery worldwide. This is a hands‑on role as part of a small, highly skilled Engineering team. The position requires strong communication skills, as it involves collaborating with Parker engineering sites in other regions. This position requires in office at least four days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Writing production-quality real-time embedded C and C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based targets, including device drivers and CAN/CANopen, SPI, I2C, and UART interfaces.
• Partnering with motor control and hardware engineers to realize control algorithms within real timing, memory, and processor constraints.
• Debugging HW/SW interaction at the bench with JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic and protocol analyzers, from prototypes through customer returns.
• Participating in software design, code, schematic, and project reviews.
• Designing and running tests that verify the software against its requirements, including unit tests kept in automated regression.
• Capturing and decomposing software requirements and maintain traceability through design, code, and test evidence using ALM tools.
• Supporting CI/CD pipelines and Python-based test automation using Git and modern DevOps workflows.
• Contributing to project success by delivering project milestones in a timely manner. Supports Parker’s WINovation strategy.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 4 to 6 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering or Computer Science
• Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded, real-time software.
• Demonstrated experience developing, integrating, and debugging firmware on microcontrollers, in bare-metal and/or RTOS environments.
• Experience with board bring-up and hardware/software integration debugging.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, or UART.
• Hands‑on use of embedded debug tools and techniques: JTAG/SWD debuggers, emulators, in-circuit test, oscilloscopes, and logic or protocol analyzers.
• Experience with modern embedded development environments, automated pipelines and workflows, including version control and CI/CD.
• Has thorough knowledge of product area and domain and develops breadth of knowledge of industry practices, techniques, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to work with general objectives regarding projects and team goals; applies judgment in selecting procedures and techniques that should be applied. Works collaboratively.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people‑first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $102305 to $170240 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs, Including

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…
However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.