Embedded Software Engineer

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The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the design and development of embedded computer applications running directly on an embedded microprocessor or on an embedded Linux platform that monitors and controls power systems for telecommunications, data center, and industrial applications.

This position reports to

R&D Senior Principal Engineer

Your responsibilities

• Participate in defining the architecture of Linux-based embedded applications
• Design suitable database schemas to support the embedded application
• Implement software for embedded devices and systems
• Perform hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets
• Test/debug at the board and system level with the hardware and systems engineers
• Programming experience in C or C++
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review
• Exposure to real-time system coding techniques, communication protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems
• Exposure to embedded development on platforms such as Raspberry Pi or Arduino

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in software development for embedded applications
• This is primarily an onsite role in our Plano TX facility; limited telecommuting is available
• Experience with the Yocto Linux distribution
• Make appropriate use of Linux tools (syslog, console, SSH, scripting)
• Desired experience with Python, Go, and shell script development
• Desired experience with Azure DevOps and GIT
• Desired experience with the Agile / Scrum development process
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

More about us

In ABB’s Power Conversion division, our customers require reliable and efficient power that supports their growing infrastructure, ensuring that data flows 24x7, while optimizing their footprint, energy costs and operations. They rely on us to provide the latest industry insights and technology to develop solutions needed to meet their evolving challenges. We are a customer-first provider of innovative critical power solutions that are designed for high reliability and performance. Our culture is one of quality and operational excellence which is fueled and supported by our talented people, tools and processes, and our “know how.” We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.#LI-Hybrid