Senior Software Engineer

Danfoss; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 127,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring & training

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our international R&D team. You will design, implement, and maintain software for embedded Linux targets, including ARM multi-core platforms, and work with open standards to meet customer needs.

You will collaborate across DevOps teams and external partners, using C/C++ and Python for testing, with a focus on security, platform evolution, and scalable architectures.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Computer Science or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in similar roles in multinational environments.
• 3+ years of experience with software on Linux, embedded Linux, secure bootloaders, multi-processor/multi-core systems.
• Experience in architecture of SCADA/BMS systems.
• Excellent proficiency in C/C++.
• Hands-on with libraries, drivers (MQTT, Wi-Fi, Modbus RTU/IP, BACNet).
• Familiarity with embedded graphics libraries (LVGL, Qt for embedded, emWin).
• Strong English; Danish and/or Italian a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and integrate software for embedded Linux targets, including ARM multi-core architectures.
• Develop and maintain sub-systems and modules and test with Python.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to meet customer requirements using open standards.
• Participate in peer reviews to ensure high quality in products.
• Coordinate with external partners and IT departments for platform-based development and security.

Job description

Job Location: Baltimore, MD, US, Nordborg, DK, Venice,IT

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: Remote

Annual Salary Range: USD 127,000-197,000

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Senior Software Engineer

Req ID: 52101 Job Location: Baltimore, MD, US, Nordborg, DK, Venice,IT Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: Remote Annual Salary Range: USD 127,000-197,000 Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Are you a Senior Software Engineer with experience in embedded Linux systems development? We are looking for an experienced professional to join our international R&D team. Your primary mission will be to develop one of our most successful products, an edge controller that connects and manages embedded systems in food retail applications.

The Development team is part of the Commercial Compressor Electronics group within Danfoss Climate Solutions - a leading supplier to the refrigeration and air conditioning industries. We develop and produce sustainable and quality solutions for people around the world and have a positive impact on global change. You will be part of a diverse, multi-cultural and multi-national team with an open mindset where communication is transparent and feedback is encouraged.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working on high-complexity embedded systems. You will be a key driver for the evolution of our System Manager Edge controller, codriving architectural choices, new features developments and software restructuring to elevate our solution to new standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your primary responsibilities will include daily tasks such as designing, maintaining, and improving sub-systems and modules, and implementing them using C/C++. You will also work with Python for automated testing.

You will cooperate closely with your colleagues from other DevOps teams, ensuring that applications and/or systems meet customer requirements using open standards.

More specifically, you will:

• Collaborate with technical lead on architectural choices.
• Design, code, and integrate software for embedded Linux targets, including developing systems based on ARM MPU/MCU multi-core architectures and interacting with the Linux kernel and Yocto framework.
• Improve and maintain existing software components and ensure the software is up to date with the latest technologies.
• Participate in peer reviews to ensure a high level of quality in the products.
• Collaborate with external partners, including consultants, customers, and IT departments.
• Be involved in platform-based development for synergy with other products and ensure product security.

What We're Looking For

• Educational Background in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
• Over 6 years of experience in similar roles, gained in medium-sized multinational environments.
• More than 3 years of experience with software running on Linux, including deep knowledge of embedded Linux, secure bootloaders, and multi-processor/multi-core systems.
• Experience in architecture of SCADA/BMS systems.
• Excellent proficiency in coding with C/C++.
• Hands-on experience in developing, reviewing, and debugging libraries, and communication drivers (e.g., MQTT, Wi-Fi, Modbus RTU/IP. BACNet).
• Familiarity with small-scale embedded graphical libraries (e.g. LVGL, Qt for embedded, emWin)
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, resilient, and secure products.
• Experience in collaborating with external design houses and working in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written; knowledge of Danish and/or Italian is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, a positive attitude towards cross-border and cross-cultural cooperation, and clear, concise communication of technical and business matters complete the profile.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

The compensation package includes base salary, performance-based incentive, and benefits. Salary range and full details will be shared at first contact and will reflect candidate location, local market conditions, and applicable local pay transparency regulations.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.