Lead Development Engineer-Cooper Lighting Solutions

Signify; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 166,134 - 204,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Philips Lighting Spain SL. is looking for a seasoned software developer to enhance cybersecurity practices within their cutting-edge connected lighting solutions. This position requires liaising with various teams to ensure that best practices are implemented and focuses on software design and architecture.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have at least five years of relevant experience, including work with standards in connected lighting. Additionally, the role offers extensive benefits and competitive salaries, ranging between $166,134 and $204,275 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years of related experience required.
• 3+ years of experience with software design and integration.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Cybersecurity Team to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Design secured software architectures and document protocol decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project needs.

Skills

Light Engine Algorithm

Common API (CAPI definition)

End-to-end system architecture

JSON-based object modeling

Wireless and wired communication protocols

Cybersecurity standards

Yocto Project-based build system

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Signify is a leader in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, driving innovation in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond. With a legacy that spans 125+ years, we are committed to sustainable growth and a culture of continuous learning, creativity, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Cybersecurity Team to ensure that security and quality assurance best practices are followed throughout the entire software development life cycle.
• Utilize industry standards and best practices to create and validate secured software architectures.
• Design usage of standard protocols within our products, supporting intended functionality.
• Document and review protocol decisions, including coding proofs of concept and assessment code, and provide training and support for developers.
• Oversee the adoption of best‑in‑class software engineering practices, frameworks, and tools.
• Provide guidance and feedback to other software developers.
• Coordinate with the development team to ensure the infrastructure is in place and meets project needs.
• Guide the design of gateway application solutions, interfaces, and protocols within the broader application ecosystem.
• Plan technical architecture analysis and design for projects, architect integration across application teams and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Work closely with product managers, marketing managers, and software developers to provide guidance and recommendations regarding the design of applications, hardware, network products, and security requirements using approved integration methods.
• Collaborate with end users, customers, system integrators, and regional marketing leaders to understand goals and pain points, translate them into requirements, and develop products using machine learning, data visualizations, and decision support systems.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related engineering disciplines, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of related experience required.
• 3+ years of experience with Light Engine Algorithm; Common API (CAPI definition); end‑to‑end system architecture, product interfaces, and software design; JSON‑based object modeling for product interface; Lighting Gateway architecture of connected lighting; wireless and wired communication protocols for connected lighting, including proprietary protocols or proprietary extensions of standard protocols, ZigBee, DALI, ebus, RESTful APIs, WebSocket, MQTT, LightLEEDer, DMX, KiNet; cyber security standards, algorithms, code signing, and tools; Yocto Project‑based build system with ownership of meta‑OEM layer.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship.

Salary

$166,134 - $204,275

Benefits Overview

Company‑subsidized benefits include medical, health savings account, dental, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days), tuition reimbursement, and product discounts. Supplemental benefits—such as supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, vision insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, health care flexible spending account, and dependent care flexible spending account—are also available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Signify is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. We are committed to building a diverse workforce.