Lead Software Engineer – Embedded Systems

nVent; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is dedicated to innovation and safety in electrical solutions. This role involves designing embedded firmware for cutting-edge data center products, utilizing your extensive experience in embedded Linux platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute to impactful work that ensures a secure world through inventive electrical solutions. With over 100 years of history, this organization values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where your skills can thrive and make a difference.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Diverse work environment

Employee support programs

Philanthropic activities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in embedded firmware design.
• 4+ years working with embedded Linux platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design embedded firmware for data center and energy monitor products.
• Develop and customize Linux Kernel drivers for peripherals.

Skills

Microcontroller programming

ANSI-C programming

Assembly language

Linux driver development

ARM Cortex A class chips

Debugging tools (JTAG, SWD)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Embedded Linux

Debugging tools

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

What YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

In this position, you will:

• Design embedded firmware for data center environment and energy monitor products on Linux Platform.
• Perform design, verification, specification, and qualification of firmware for data center environment and energy monitor products.
• Utilize firmware development and debugging tools for product development based on networking capabilities.
• Create target and application optimized embedded Linux distributions.
• Develop and customize Linux Kernel drivers for peripherals or onboard devices, or optimize standard peripherals.
• Specify user-driver APIs for peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, RTC.
• Develop userland application code for embedded Linux systems, including testing drivers and enabling software environments.
• Maintain and upgrade released product firmware.
• Collaborate as part of a team.

You have:

• An academic background with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in embedded firmware design.
• At least 4 years of experience working with embedded Linux platforms and user software development.

Skills

• Experience with microcontroller and microprocessor programming.
• Proficiency in ANSI-C and Assembly language.
• Experience in Linux driver development, especially for block devices.
• Experience with ARM Cortex A class chips focusing on peripherals and I/O.
• Proficiency in debugging tools like JTAG and SWD, and experience with standard debuggers and toolchains.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global environment offering career growth, impactful work, and diverse opportunities.
• nVent, a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, committed to safety and innovation. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
• Our history spans over 100 years, with brands like nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE.
• Our commitment to community through philanthropic activities and employee support programs.
• Core values emphasizing innovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, optimism, and accountability.

We believe our people are our most valuable asset, and we celebrate diversity and inclusion to foster growth and innovation.