Principal Embedded Software Engineer Fire Detection(Hybrid)

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Competitive benefits package

Flexible hybrid work environment

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in a highly visible role to define software architecture and influence strategy for fire detection products. You will mentor engineers and drive development of embedded, cloud-connected solutions used globally.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity, reliability, and scalable software practices within a flexible hybrid work environment. Join a team shaping life-safety technologies across international centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of embedded architectures, RTOS, and Embedded Linux experience.
• Expert proficiency in C and C++.
• Experience with Ethernet, TCP/IP, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, and USB.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive embedded software architecture and development standards.
• Lead design and implementation of complex embedded systems and platform tech.
• Influence roadmaps and strategic engineering decisions.
• Mentor engineers and ensure software quality, cybersecurity, and maintainability.

Skills

C

C++

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Microcontrollers

Ethernet

CAN

SPI/I2C

Git

Debugging

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

Embedded toolchains

CI/CD familiarity

Git-based version control

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in a highly visible role to define software architecture and influence strategy for fire detection products. You will mentor engineers and drive development of embedded, cloud-connected solutions used globally.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity, reliability, and scalable software practices within a flexible hybrid work environment. Join a team shaping life-safety technologies across international centers.