Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Stanley Black & Decker; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain firmware for embedded devices and industrial systems. The role requires leading software development efforts, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing real-time firmware, drivers, and Linux-based software, plus integration with hardware and control systems. Hybrid work is offered in Troy, MI or nearby locations in the United States.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Debug and integrate hardware components with embedded firmware and Linux operating systems.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded firmware

Embedded Linux

ARM Cortex-M3/M4

I/O interfaces

Education

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

Tools

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:

• 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:

• 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 prot