Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT)

Rheem Manufacturing; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing is seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) to lead firmware design, development, and integration for connected devices across Rheem North America.

The role bridges software and hardware, provides technical direction, defines platform architectures, and partners with product, systems, hardware, cloud, and QA teams.

Located in Indianapolis, IN with a hybrid schedule (Mondays–Thursdays in the office and remote on Fridays); relocation assistance is available.

Job description

As a Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT), you will be a key player in designing, developing, and maintaining firmware systems related to electronic devices and hardware. Your expertise will bridge the gap between software and hardware, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. The Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) serves as the Technical Function Owner for Connectivity and IoT embedded platforms, providing technical leadership across software architecture, requirements engineering, and firmware development. This role is responsible for defining and maintaining scalable, reusable platform architectures, establishing system and subsystem requirements, driving technical decision-making, and ensuring successful execution across multiple product lines and development teams.

The Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) will partner closely with Product Owners, Systems, Hardware, Firmware, Cloud, Mobile, Quality, and Program teams to establish platform baselines, align technical direction, manage cross-functional dependencies, and deliver robust, secure, and scalable connectivity solutions.

The Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) role is ideal for a technical leader who can define architecture, govern requirements, and remain hands‑on when needed to solve complex technical challenges.

This position will serve Rheem North America Division, located in Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid). This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. Relocation assistance is available.