Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Saunderstown (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of high-performance consumer and industrial equipment is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Rhode Island. This hands-on role involves shaping engineering standards and leading development of innovative technology products. Ideal candidates will have extensive embedded software experience and leadership in product development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional product development.
• Experience with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to embedded software engineers.
• Act as the lead developer for firmware/software subsystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams for product delivery.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

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A leading global manufacturer of high-performance consumer and industrial equipment is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to help drive the development of innovative technology products. With operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, the company continues to expand its presence in both residential and commercial markets.

This position is based at the company's engineering and manufacturing facility in Rhode Island and reports to the Embedded Systems Software Engineering Manager. The role is hands-on and highly cross-functional, focused on shaping engineering standards, leading development efforts, and delivering robust embedded software systems from concept to high-volume production.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to embedded software engineers at the Rhode Island facility.
• Act as the lead developer for assigned firmware/software subsystems and guide overall development efforts.
• Lead embedded platform architecture and implementation for next-generation product lines across multiple business units.
• Perform hands-on design, coding, and integration of complex embedded systems, ensuring they meet regulatory, functional, and performance requirements.
• Coordinate project schedules, status reports, and issue resolution efforts throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, third-party vendors, and partners to support timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Interface with reliability engineering, product testing, and compliance teams to ensure product meets design, manufacturing, and safety specifications.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of embedded software development experience in a product-focused environment.
• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional product development initiatives.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory standards, EMC requirements, and environmental compliance.
• Background in the design and development of medium to high-volume consumer or industrial products is preferred.
• Experience working with manufacturing and production teams to support new product introduction.
• Proficiency with engineering development processes, configuration management, and change control practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to various audiences.
• Collaborative team player capable of working across diverse technical domains.
  
  

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on technically challenging products that improve people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Posted By: Nicholas Costello

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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