Sr Engineer Firmware

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop application-layer software (user space) on Linux-based microprocessor systems as well as microcontroller based embedded systems. The primary focus will be developing and maintaining applications for battery monitoring systems based on industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, and Ethernet-based industrial stacks.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop user-space applications on Embedded Linux platforms and RTOS as well baremetal embedded systems based on microcontrollers for Energy storage system.
2. New Board bring-up and hardware validation.
3. Implement and maintain industrial communication protocols like Modbus RTU/TCP, CAN (user-space via Socket CAN), Ethernet-based protocols.
4. Develop multithreaded, event driven applications.
5. Debug communication issues using Wireshark, CAN analyzers, and protocol.
6. Write clean and Maintainable code conforming to company standard.
7. Debug communication issues using Wireshark, CAN analyzers, and protocol tools.
8. Embedded firmware development on RTOS as well baremetal embedded systems based on microcontrollers, implementation of driver layers, custom protocols, state machine based application software and bootloader development for subsystem firmware updates.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, debug, and test product features.
10. Provide comprehensive design, unit test, and integration test documentation artifacts.
11. Drive continuous improvement in firmware development processes and methodologies.
12. Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Strong experience with Embedded Linux (User Space Development).
• Strong in C (mandatory)
• Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-A / MPU-based systems.
• Multi-threading, IPC, shared memory.
• Socket programming (TCP/UDP)
• Good understanding of Industrial Communication protocols like Modbus, CAN.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software design principles, including functional design of software components and libraries, object-oriented concepts, and Agile methods.
• General understanding of computer security vulnerabilities and protection techniques.
• Well-developed cultural and communications skills.
• Knowledge of source code version control tools like Git.
• Experience working with and building Yocto for embedded devices.
• Experience with TI microprocessors and microcontrollers.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electronica Engineering or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

• No special physical requirements.

Environmental Demands

• No special environmental demands.

Travel Time Required

• Occasional travel may be required.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it

• Act with urgency

• Foster a customer-first mindset

• Think big and execute

• Lead by example

• Drive continuous improvement

• Learn and seek out development

• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com