Embedded Software Engineer

If you are an engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Boulder, CO location, you will participate in and support the development of proven technologies, products, and/or processes to meet company objectives for cyber security and safety instrumented systems requirements.

 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop embedded firmware to provide innovative solutions and/or resolve existing issues with our electronic software products
• Interpret cyber security and safety standards and ensure requirements are applied to new and existing product designs
• Lead and participate in embedded software project team efforts, including planning, scheduling, requirements definition, and technical execution of embedded software projects

 

Who You Are:You are effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You readily identify and seize new opportunities. You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems to uncover root causes to difficult problems. You align words and actions to model reliability. You take time to ask questions, define the problem, and make learning a priority and a goal.

 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics with 2–5 years of experience in microprocessor-based embedded real-time software development
• Excellent design skills coupled with a process mindset for security and quality (design reviews, coding standards, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead embedded software projects with a demonstrated track record of significant contributions
• Familiarity with modern software development methods and tools (Object-Oriented Design, UML, debuggers, emulators, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Demonstrated development with C, C++ programming languages in an embedded microcontroller required for consideration (ARM preferred)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States — sponsorship will not be provided for this position

 

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• BS Degree in Computer Engineering
• Familiarity with TCP/IP stacks and security protocols/methods extremely helpful
• Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (filter design and implementation) and control systems (PID) extremely helpful
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UARTs), firmware memory management, secure bootloaders, RMA, and kernel configuration

 

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—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together, are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave. Learn more about our Culture & Values.Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $80,000–$115,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. This position will be open for a minimum of seven days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. #LI-AK1