Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!


*** To be considered for this role, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)


What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do:

Our global Fire Detection product group located in Westford, MA, offers you the possibility to interact with other development centers and teams around the world! The opportunity for professional development and career opportunities are endless, given our broad portfolio of products and services within Fire Detection. Work/life balance is important to us, and we offer a flexible hybrid work model. You will also get exposure to leading edge technology, exciting projects, and life-saving products that promote global safety of not only facilities, but people. We need your talent and ideas, as we continue to grow and expand our strategic focus and build state of the art fire detection systems. To learn more about our Senior Embedded Software Engineer opportunity, keep reading!

Johnson Controls is searching for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to be located at the R&D facility in Westford, MA. In this role you will be part of a team developing the next generation of embedded applications for the Fire Detection business at Johnson Controls. Our fire detection products are installed in buildings you visit every day! This is an opportunity to analyze, design, program, debug, modify, test, and implement software used in Fire Alarm Systems.

How you will do it:

• Design, prototype, and develop high quality embedded software for fire alarm systems.
• Actively participate in all aspects of software development activity
• Prioritize features and optimize our software solution
• Interact with people in different departments, organizations, and in other locations around the world
• Push the product vision forward as a passionate advocate
• Spark innovation and provide continuous feedback to address our customers' needs
• Support your teammates and other functional groups
• Continuously strive to hone your skill set

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering and/or Computer Science
• 7+ years of embedded software development experience
• Proficiency in multithreaded, multi-process, real-time embedded application development
• Extensive knowledge of SW development on Linux or another POSIX OS
• Proficient in "C" and "C++" programming languages
• Knowledge of formal development methodology
• Ability to plan and estimate software projects
• Experience with test/debug tools including I2C debuggers, gdb, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, ...
• Experience with Yocto and bitbake

Preferred

• Knowledge of Network Programming
• Hands-on experience with ARM, Coldfire or Microchip 16 and 32 bit processors
• Experience in UI programming utilizing both web and front panel displays
• Experience in rigorous approval standard (e.g., UL/ULc)
• Experience with versioning tools such as git
• Experience with file storage systems such as Artifactory
• Experience with issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Integrity)
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Make, Python)
• Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g. Confluence)
• Experience with the Azure IoT platform

SALARY RANGE : $95,000 - $140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the

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