Software engineer at Emerson Austin, TX

Emerson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Emerson’s NI unit in Austin is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for embedded and driver software, collaborating with product teams in an agile environment.

You will design, implement, test, and troubleshoot features, participate in architecture discussions, and drive quality through reviews and automation. Strong C++ OO design and OS/embedded knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or engineering required.
• 2+ years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in C++ and OO design.
• Understanding of OS, embedded, kernel or low-level HW/SW integration.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product features by researching, designing, developing, and documenting.
• Collaborate with team on design discussions and code architecture.
• Specify, design, and implement new product features.
• Troubleshoot defects and drive resolutions with the team.
• Develop tests to ensure code quality and prevent regressions.
• Peer review code changes and participate in standups and retrospectives.
• Explore new technologies to improve infrastructure and processes.
• Participate in DevOps and CI/CD improvements.

Skills

C++

Object oriented

Embedded software

Kernel-level

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

LabVIEW

Job description

Software engineer job at Emerson. Austin, TX.

Job Description

NI is now the Test & Measurement (T & M) Business Unit of Emerson, and we are seeking a Principal Software Engineer for embedded and driver software products. As a member of a product team, developers collaborate frequently with product architects, product managers, and other software engineers to implement designs in an agile/scrum software development environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Deliver product features by participating in research, design, development, and documentation efforts.
• Collaborate with team members and project leaders on design discussions and code architecture.
• Specify, design, and implement new product features.
• Troubleshoot product defects and work with the team to resolve successfully.
• Develop tests to ensure high code quality and catch future regressions.
• Peer review code changes submitted by other members of the team.
• Participate in team activities including standups, backlog reviews, retrospectives, and brainstorming sessions.
• Explore and apply new technologies to continually improve our infrastructure and processes.

Who You Are:

You are passionate about technology and are dedicated to delivering a high-quality product to enable customer success. You research initiatives and try new approaches. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You make connections and build relationships with your colleagues, focusing on creating and effective collaborative style. You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal. You dig for root causes of a problem and look for patterns. You try different solutions for problems and learn from the results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or similar)
• 2+ years of software development experience
• Object oriented programming and proficiency in C++
• Understanding of good software design and computer architecture principles including:
  • Operating system components and design
  • Familiarity with embedded, kernel or low level hardware/software integration
  • Data structures
  • Experience with Agile methodology.
  • Experience with testing frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Problem-solve effectively – diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions; enjoy problem solving
  • Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently
  • Persistently drive tasks and projects to successful completion
  • Take ownership of goals and project schedules
  • Listen attentively and grasp fast‑paced technical conversations
  • Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products
  • Passion for learning about and working with computer‑industry technologies
  • Strong work ethic and drive to succeed
• Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Work productively in a team development environment
• Innovative, out of the box thinker.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience programming in LabVIEW
• Familiarity with NI products

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. Our commitment to ongoing career development and inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. We provide flexible time‑off plans, competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement), and recognition programs. We aim for a culture where diverse teams drive growth and deliver business results.