Sr Software Engineer Embedded

Davita Inc.; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading smart home company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to innovate and enhance their embedded Linux-based smart home devices. The role involves designing software for new products, collaborating in a passionate team, and delivering outstanding user experiences through technology. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in software development and a robust understanding of modern programming languages and protocols.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience developing software on embedded Linux platforms is required.
• Experience with GUI development and wireless protocols is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain application-level software for smart home devices.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and quality engineers to meet product needs.
• Communicate effectively and write high-quality code while solving complex problems.

Skills

Proficiency with modern C++

Understanding of common web/IoT protocols

Understanding of object-oriented software design patterns

Experience with unit testing and debugging in Linux

Education

BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field

Job description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

The Role:
Senior Embedded Software Engineer

What you will be working on:

• You will be working on the design, implementation, delivery, and maintenance of application-level
• software running on new embedded Linux based smart home devices. This software will be responsible
• for integrating smart home devices over various wireless protocols into the Vivint ecosystem and using
• them to build compelling user experiences.
• In this role you will be expected to solve problems, collaborate in a team setting, and complete complex
• software development tasks. You will be expected to communicate effectively and write high quality
• code, while also learning new skills and technologies.

Who you will work with:

You will be working with a team of software, hardware, and quality engineers who are passionate about building great products and unique experiences for our customers. You will also work closely with product leadership to identify and design solutions for pain points within our business and our customer base.

What we're looking for:
We are looking for a software engineer who has experience developing software on embedded Linux
platforms.

The following skills are required:

• Proficiency with modern C++
• Experience with other object oriented languages including Python or Rust
• Understanding of common web/IoT protocols including HTTP, MQTT, gRPC, JSON, protobufs, etc
• Understanding of object oriented software design patterns
• Experience with compiling, unit testing and debugging in a Linux environment
• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience
• One or more of the following skills is highly desirable:
• Experience developing GUI on any platform (web, mobile, embedded, desktop, etc)
• Experience with wireless protocols such as WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, or Z-Wave

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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