Embedded Software Engineer

Emerson Career Site
Boulder, CO

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 cybersecurity 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 electronic software products
  • Interpret cybersecurity 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
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Who You Are:You are effective in a variety of communication settings, including one-on-one, small and large groups, and among diverse styles and position levels. You readily identify and seize new opportunities and acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems to uncover root causes. You align words and actions to model reliability, take time to ask questions, clearly define problems, and make learning a priority and a goal. For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 5–8 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, including object-oriented design, UML, debuggers, emulators, and oscilloscopes
  • Demonstrated development experience with C and C++ programming languages in an embedded microcontroller environment (ARM preferred)
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided for this position

     

     

     

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering
  • Familiarity with TCP/IP stacks and security protocols and methods
  • Familiarity with digital signal processing (filter design and implementation) and control systems (PID)
  • Knowledge of hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UARTs), firmware memory management, secure bootloaders, RMA, and kernel configuration

 

Our Culture and 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 great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and building an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Through mentorship, training, and 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 and provide flexible, competitive benefits plans to support you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. These include a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our culture also 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 through our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $93,000–$135,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to the 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
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