Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is hiring a Lead Embedded Software Engineer in a hybrid role based in Troy, MI or Highland Heights, OH. You’ll lead embedded firmware development for precision fastening systems, mentor engineers, and shape software strategy across SAT products.

You’ll design and implement real‑time firmware in C/C++, develop on RTOS and Embedded Linux, build drivers for CAN/I2C/UART/SPI, and guide architecture with a focus on quality and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Significant experience in embedded firmware/software development using C and C++.
• Experience developing for embedded devices and Embedded Linux platforms.
• Experience with RTOS and low‑level device drivers.
• Strong ARM‑based knowledge (Cortex‑M3/4, i.MX).
• Familiarity with CAN/I2C/UART/SPI/Ethernet/TCP/UDP.
• Experience with GCC, Keil, CCS, and MS Visual Studio.
• Proficiency with lab tools and reading schematics/datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for devices.
• Develop RTOS‑based embedded applications and low‑level drivers.
• Support embedded Linux and drivers for industrial systems.
• Lead software design, architecture decisions, and best practices.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and problem solving.
• Collaborate with validation, electrical, systems, and product teams.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Device drivers

ARM Cortex M3/M4

CAN I2C UART SPI

Git

Linux Bash

Education

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

Tools

GCC

Keil

CCS

MS Visual Studio

Buildroot

Yocto

JTAG

Job description

Lead Embedded Software Engineer – Hybrid

Troy, MI or Highland Heights, OH, United States

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

Stanley Assembly Technologies (SAT) is a leader in advanced assembly solutions, delivering technologies that improve productivity, precision, quality, and performance across industrial and manufacturing environments. Our solutions support critical applications in precision threaded fastening, riveting, and related assembly systems, where reliability, control, and system performance are essential. As part of Stanley Black & Decker, we are committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and the development of intelligent, connected, and high-performance industrial solutions.

We are seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to help expand our software capability in support of advanced fastening and riveting technologies. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role for an experienced engineer who can drive embedded software development, mentor engineers, and help shape the future direction of software across precision electromechanical systems.

The Job:

As a Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll be part of our Stanley Assembly Technologies (SAT) team working as a hybrid employee. This role is responsible for the design, development, integration, debugging, and support of embedded firmware and software solutions for industrial and connected products used in precision threaded fastening and riveting systems. You will serve as a key technical leader within the software team, combining direct technical contribution with leadership in architecture, development practices, integration strategy, and team capability building. This position reports to the Global SAT Software and Electrical Manager. You’ll get to:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware in C and C++ for embedded devices and industrial systems
• Develop embedded applications using real‑time operating systems (RTOS)
• Support software development for precision motion and control systems, including applications involving PMSM and BLDC motor control
• Design and implement low‑level device drivers for interfaces such as Serial, CAN, SPI, Ethernet, and related peripherals
• Develop and maintain software applications and drivers for Embedded Linux environments where applicable
• Build, configure, and support embedded Linux systems using tools such as Buildroot and Yocto
• Debug and integrate hardware components with embedded firmware and Linux operating systems
• Analyze and interpret system‑level schematics, board‑level schematics, and component datasheets
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues using engineering lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and JTAG debuggers
• Implement and support communication protocols including CAN, I2C, UART, SPI, TCP, and UDP
• Support connectivity technologies such as Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular communications, where applicable
• Contribute to embedded security and encryption capabilities
• Support connected product solutions using IoT protocols such as MQTT and OPC UA, where applicable
• Provide technical leadership in software design, code quality, integration strategy, and development best practices
• Mentor software engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and collaborative problem-solving
• Partner closely with validation, electrical engineering, systems, and product teams to ensure robust product performance
• Support planning, prioritization, and execution of software development activities across projects
• Drive continuous improvement in software quality, reuse, development efficiency, and platform scalability
• Follow established software development processes, coding standards, and version control practices using Git

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• Significant experience in embedded firmware/software development using C and C++
• Experience developing software for embedded devices and Embedded Linux platforms
• Experience developing applications using RTOS
• Experience developing and debugging low‑level device drivers
• Strong understanding of ARM‑based architectures, including Cortex‑M3, Cortex‑M4, and i.MX platforms
• Working knowledge of communication interfaces and protocols including CAN, I2C, UART, SPI, Ethernet, TCP, and UDP
• Experience with embedded development toolchains such as GCC, Keil, CCS, and Microsoft Visual Studio
• Experience using lab and debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and JTAG debuggers
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical documentation, and datasheets
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software integration issues
• Working knowledge of Bash and Linux/Unix environments
• Familiarity with Git and standard source control practices
• Experience supporting embedded software for industrial, electromechanical, or motion‑control‑based systems

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in.

The Salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $144,900.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full‑time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech‑driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn’t stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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