Senior Embedded Software Architect - Hybrid, Impactful Safety Tech

Alloy Enterprises; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package (401K/M

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a highly experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead design, development, and delivery of embedded software for complex products. You will influence architecture, technology strategy, and engineering excellence across programs, mentoring engineers and partnering with hardware, systems, and cybersecurity teams.

The role requires 10+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++ skills, RTOS and Embedded Linux expertise, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• 10+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems.
• Expertise in embedded system architecture and software design.
• Experience with RTOS and Embedded Linux.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, processors, memory architectures, and hardware/software interfaces.
• Experience with common communication protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, CAN/CAN-FD, SPI, I2C, UART, USB).
• Proficiency with debugging tools and hardware analysis equipment.
• Experience with GitHub or similar version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the embedded software architecture, design standards, and development best practices.
• Lead technical decision-making for embedded systems including RTOS, Linux platforms, drivers, middleware, networking, and applications.
• Serve as the highest level of technical escalation for complex software issues.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve product quality and development efficiency.
• Drive software quality, reliability, safety, security, and maintainability across the lifecycle.
• Lead requirements analysis, system-level tradeoffs, and implementation of complex features.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and processes.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, validation, cybersecurity, and product teams.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Microcontrollers

Networking protocols

Debugging tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical/CS or related field

Master's degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a highly experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead design, development, and delivery of embedded software for complex products. You will influence architecture, technology strategy, and engineering excellence across programs, mentoring engineers and partnering with hardware, systems, and cybersecurity teams.

The role requires 10+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++ skills, RTOS and Embedded Linux expertise, and a track record of delivering