Senior Firmware Engineer I

Schneider Electric; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Flexible working hours

Global learning opportunities

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join the global R&D team. You will design, implement, and validate embedded C/C++ firmware for UPS systems and power electronics, ensuring a coherent product architecture and maintainable code.

Join a fast-moving agile environment with colleagues across specialties; leverage embedded Linux, Python, Git, and FPGA/VHDL experience to deliver high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in CS, EE, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of embedded firmware experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of digital control and power electronics.
• Experience with embedded Linux, Git, VHDL, Python or FPGA advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork in multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle design, implementation, and validation of embedded firmware for UPS systems and power electronics.
• Adopt in-house best practice for code integrity and design validation.
• Ensure architecture integrity across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality firmware releases.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Digital control

Embedded Linux

Git

Python

FPGA/VHDL

Communication protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE

Master’s preferred

Tools

VHDL

FPGA

Job description

Do you want to join the world’s most sustainable company* as one of our new Firmware Engineers, working in a team of experts with state-of-the‑art technologies?
We are seeking more highly talented and self‑motivated Senior Firmware Engineer tojoin in our global R&D.
You will be responsible for creating firmware for an efficient, maintainable and coherent product architecture.

Make a difference - join Schneider Electric
Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.

We help our customers make the most of their energy by being the best at what we do. We are a global frontrunner in green energy solutions, we operate in industry, energy infrastructure, data centers, industrial construction as well as housing with a broad supply of solutions and products to energy optimization.

We are a global company with a strong local presence. We are more than 160,000 employees in 100+ countries creating an annual turnover of EUR 38 billion.

Talent with an innovative mindset
We are looking for talent at all levels with motivation to embark on an exciting journey within the field of 3-phased UPS systems and related secure power technologies.
Your starting point will be continuous development of recently released products as a part of the R&D organization, and with the long-term plan to transition towards innovation.

You will join the Firmware team consisting of highly skilled engineers and you will collaborate closely with colleagues with different specialist backgrounds operating on various technologies such as microprocessors, soft cores, FPGA and SoC in an agile environment.

You can relate to our innovation culture and deployment within R&D: learn fast, fail fast, monetize fast. Relationship building is close to your heart as well as developing internal and external partnerships.

Your key responsibilities

• Full lifecycle involvement in design, implementation, and validation of embedded C/C++ firmware for UPS Systems, Power Electronics and related secure power technologies
• Adopt in-house best practice for code integrity and design validation
• Ensure that the integrity of the system and firmware architecture is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the product
• Cross functional collaboration to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality firmware releases

You need the following qualifications and experience for this role

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Knowledge of digital control systems
• Experience or knowledge in communication protocols, signal processing, and/or tool chains
• Experience with embedded Linux, GIT, VHDL, Python, or FPGA is advantageous
• Previous involvement in the development of innovative and groundbreaking digital products is also advantageous

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s (Master’s a plus) degree in computer science, electrical/electronic engineering, or equivalent

SKILLS

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration
• Capability to grow in a multicultural environment is key
• Proficiency in English
• Structured and organized way of work

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience from domain of power conversion is a plus

TRAVEL

• Position doesn’t include frequent travel

Many career opportunities and focus on development
At Schneider Electric we want the best employees. To help you grow and develop, we provide training across multiple topics, personal development or the latest technology. You will meet a work environment focused on work-life balance, collaboration and creativity.

You will meet great colleagues, a modern working environment, and flexible working hours. We offer you opportunities to widen your expertise and international professional network. We have great and continuous learning opportunities. Our employees are empowered to develop to their fullest potential, through equal opportunities for ongoing development.

New Ways of Working

We are flexible and adaptable in our work. This applies both in terms of time and place and in our utilization of technology and solutions that support our work.

Together with you, we ensure that we have a state-of-the‑art workplace, with the opportunity to achieve our ambitious commercial goals, the possibility to take care of each other, and the framework to maintain our well‑being and a good and balanced working life.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well‑being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.