Staff Engineer, Firmware & Embedded Software

Staff EngineerCarrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com.The Staff Engineer is a technical expert responsible for leading the embedded design, development, and optimization of embedded software for our next-generation air-conditioner products.This role will drive architecture decisions, solve complex technical problems, and provide technical leadership across projects, working closely with hardware, system, and production teams. The lead is expected to act as a go-to person for critical technical topics, mentor other engineers, and help ensure our products meet global quality, reliability, and cybersecurity standards.Each day, the engineering team meets some of the most unique and exciting global challenges. To maintain our role as a global leader, we continue to seek talented, ambitious individuals to join our engineering team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, then we have a great opportunity for you. We are seeking innovative, data-driven, results-oriented team members to contribute to our continued legacy of innovation and success.This position is based on-site at Carrier - Indianapolis, 30 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.Role ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement embedded software solutions to address business needs.Experience with Microcontrollers, RTOS and Embedded Protocols.Develop firmware in C/C++, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and safety.May have responsibility for the programming of assembly language, machine language and high-level languages, including but not limited to C and C++.Involve in all aspects of the system software development process – concept, design, reviews, coding and validation.Drive code quality initiatives through best practices including code reviews, unit tests, functional/integration testing, and CI/CD integration.Provide software designs and documentation to the team.Participate in product cybersecurity reviews.Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) meetings to prioritize new features & defects.Perform debugging, troubleshooting embedded systems using emulators, JTAG/BDM debuggers etc.Stay current with emerging technologies and apply relevant innovations as appropriate.Work with embedded system development methodologies such as agile, and related project and repo management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, GitHub etc.Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and review feedback.Directs the activities related to the analysis, design, programming, debugging, troubleshooting and modification of software for firmware (IC embedded code) applications.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, or Computer Science, or a technical field degree.7+ years of experience in the design and development of embedded firmware, and C/C++ programming skills for embedded systemsWilling and able to travel domestically up to 10% of the year.Pay RangeThe annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.Other CompensationThis position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.BenefitsHealth Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentivesRetirement BenefitsTime off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacationDisability: Short-term and long-term disabilityLife Insurance and Accidental Death and DismembermentTax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending AccountTuition AssistanceCarrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 24 August 2026.