Staff Engineer, Firmware & Embedded Software

About Carrier Carrier 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 or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier. About This Role The Staff Engineer is a technical expert responsible for leading the embedded design, development, and optimisation 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. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, we are seeking innovative, data‑driven, results‑oriented team members to contribute to our continued legacy of innovation and success. Location & Work Arrangement This position is based onsite at Carrier – Indianapolis, 30 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Upon the successful completion of an initial onsite training and onboarding period (typically 4–6 weeks), this role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. This arrangement requires a minimum of three (3) days per week onsite, with the option to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week. Role Responsibilities Design 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 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 and 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. Direct activities related to the analysis, design, programming, debugging, troubleshooting and modification of software for firmware (IC embedded code) applications. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a technical discipline. 7+ years of experience in the design and development of embedded firmware. Preferred Qualifications Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems. Hands‑on experience in RTOS, multithreading and bare‑metal programming. Solid understanding of microcontroller architecture, interrupts, timers, memory (Flash/RAM/EEPROM), and low‑level drivers. Knowledge of embedded development workflows, version control, and build systems (CMake, Make). Experience with hardware debugging tools and test equipment. Experience with common wired messaging architectures and protocols (UART, RS232/485, I2C, SPI, Modbus). Demonstrated knowledge of firmware development best practices (agile design, code reviews, design documentation, unit testing). Experience with IoT/Embedded system’s standard design elements – bootloaders, OTA firmware downloads, and firmware updates. Understanding of cybersecurity technologies and best practices (encryption, key management, certificates/exchanges, Secure Boot). Experience with hardware/electrical and ability to evaluate firmware on hardware (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.). Experience in the use of Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or other software development tools. Experience with HVAC controls systems. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Organized with strong attention to detail, while managing multiple priorities. Ability to lead a small team of software developers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. Proven ability to implement continuous improvements and standardize processes. Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 and $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 Compensation This position is entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Benefits Health Care Benefits : Medical, dental, vision; wellness incentives. Retirement Benefits . Time 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 vacation. Disability : Short‑term and long‑term disability. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment . Tax‑Advantaged Accounts : Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account. Tuition Assistance . Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process Carrier 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 the 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. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 31 March 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr