Senior Firmware Development Engineer

Senior Software Embedded Firmware Engineer

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Embedded Firmware Engineer to join the Pass & Seymour Team in Syracuse, NY.

Lead and participate in the planning and execution of embedded firmware development for lighting controls, advanced protection and connected wiring devices. Design, develop, integrate, and test firmware for resource-constrained microcontrollers used in wiring devices.

Job Duties:

• Execute the design, development, debugging, and hardware/software integration of embedded firmware solutions for new and existing electrical wiring devices according to product specifications.
• Actively participate in hardware design by working across firmware and electronics domains, including schematic interpretation, hardware/firmware partitioning, board bring-up, and root-cause debugging of mixed hardware/software issues to ensure optimal wiring-device design.
• Implement firmware for wiring-device applications, i.e. switches, dimmers, switched receptacles, GFCI's, AFCI's, etc, that interface to low-rate wireless networks (IEEE 802.15.4).
• Knowledge and experience with integrated tools to plan, develop, test, and deploy software as part of a single workflow. Azure DevOps experience preferred.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies for embedded firmware and hardware systems, including test plan creation, automated and manual test execution, debugging, and root-cause analysis to verify functionality, reliability, and regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle.
• Work effectively within cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives by actively communicating, sharing knowledge, and supporting team members to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
• Coordinate with Engineering Leadership, Product Management, Design Team Members, and System Engineering to ensure firmware development efforts align with the strategic product development plan and business priorities.

Qualifications:

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering or in Computer Science

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of software design and testing experience, working with embedded microprocessor development environments and/or products.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in leading small teams of embedded development engineers.

Required skills to include:

• Strong proficiency in C programming with hands-on experience developing and debugging firmware for microcontroller-based systems, including a solid understanding of hardware interaction, peripherals, and low-level system behavior.
• Demonstrated use of Azure DevOps or equivalent with Agile or Kanban processes
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work directly with Altium design files such as schematic, PCB layout, and PCB assembly drawings. Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design fundamentals (power, signal integrity, interfaces, sensors/actuators).
• Experience with wireless systems (e.g., Zigbee / IEEE 802.15.4 or similar).
• Experience with regulatory or compliance-driven designs (UL, FCC, etc.).
• Strong MS office-based computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Ability to use artificial intelligence, internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to communicate orally and written via the English Language is a requirement.

Ability to operate/control electronic equipment locally and remotely via:

• the use serial communications protocols, both long distance (ex. RS-232) and short distance (ex. I²C).
• the use of IP based communications protocols

Ability to effectively present/communicate intended design and project task assignments to team members as well as the ability to communicate summarized project status to Engineering Leadership.

Experience supporting existing production products through firmware maintenance, field issue resolution, root-cause analysis, and implementation of design changes across the product lifecycle.

Ability/Willingness to travel internationally on a limited basis up to 25%.

Salary: $139,500K - $163,700K

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR).

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

About Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.