Embedded Systems Engineer – Data Center Cooling

daikinapplied; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking an embedded systems engineer in Carlsbad, CA. You will design, implement, and maintain embedded software for cooling technology used in data centers, focusing on performance, reliability, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

You will work with C++ in embedded environments, RTOS, and Linux tools, contributing to software for embedded servers and internal tooling. Hybrid in‑office role with growth opportunities in a global HVAC leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 2–4 years of work experience in system‑level design and troubleshooting.
• Experience with embedded systems and real‑time OS preferred.
• Familiar with thermodynamics, heat transfer, and data center cooling concepts.
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded applications.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, integrates, and maintains complex embedded systems and subsystems.
• Monitors performance, analyzes trends, and applies adjustments to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Conducts root‑cause analyses and implements corrective actions.
• Participates in design reviews and documents configurations and procedures.
• Communicates with customers and teams to resolve escalated issues.

Skills

C++ (embedded)

Real-time OS

Python scripting

JavaScript/HTML/CSS basics

Linux command line

Networking basics

PID control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Software)

Tools

NetBurner OS

Modbus TCP/IP

Job description

Daikin Applied is seeking an embedded systems engineer in Carlsbad, CA. You will design, implement, and maintain embedded software for cooling technology used in data centers, focusing on performance, reliability, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

You will work with C++ in embedded environments, RTOS, and Linux tools, contributing to software for embedded servers and internal tooling. Hybrid in‑office role with growth opportunities in a global HVAC leader.