Senior Embedded Engineer - C/C++, Wireless & Security

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a world-class team. You will contribute to architecture, design, and implementation of scalable software for embedded devices, spanning Linux and Windows platforms, with focus on low-latency network communication over Wi-Fi.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, hands-on coding, and collaboration with global teams, applying secure design practices and advancing high-performance C/C++ systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Seven (7) years of full-stack or embedded device software development in a private, public, government or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, maintainable software for Linux and Windows-based platforms.
• Designing low-latency, time-critical network communications over Wi-Fi.
• Implementing short-range, low-power wireless technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy, NFC and UWB.
• Applying security best practices, including encryption and secure communications, across system design and implementation.
• Troubleshooting and optimizing software performance, reliability, and interoperability across hardware and software interfaces.
• Developing, enhancing, and maintaining high-performance, complex C/C++ software for embedded and device-level systems.
• Providing technical leadership on a cross-functional team and contribute to engineering best practices for a mid-senior level role.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Software architecture

Linux/Windows platforms

AI development tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AI development tools

Job description

3M in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a world-class team. You will contribute to architecture, design, and implementation of scalable software for embedded devices, spanning Linux and Windows platforms, with focus on low-latency network communication over Wi-Fi.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, hands-on coding, and collaboration with global teams, applying secure design practices and advancing high-performance C/C++ systems.