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# Principal Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Johnson Controls
- **Location:** Westford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $196,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Software Applications, Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Concurrent Computing, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, DevOps, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Github, QNX (Software), Program Analysis, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, VxWorks, Multithreading, Model-Driven Development, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Software Verification, Reliability of Systems, Technical Debt, Yocto, Solid Principles, Information Technology, U-Boot, Software Coding, Software Performance, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usc6dddacd817862a223586e60e575fd12/eaa

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
10+ years of embedded software development experience.
Extensive experience programming in C and C++.
Strong expertise in embedded system architecture and software design principles.
Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Embedded Linux.
Strong understanding of microcontrollers, processors, memory architectures, and hardware/software interfaces.
Experience with communication protocols such as:
Ethernet, TCP/IP, CAN/CAN-FD, SPI, I2C, UART, USB
Proficiency with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and software analysis tools.
Experience with software version control systems (GitHub preferred).
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience with safety-critical or regulated systems.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems.
Experience with model-based design and auto-code generation tools.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams.
Knowledge of cloud-connected and IoT-enabled embedded devices.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
Technical Expertise
The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in several of the following areas:
Embedded Linux
FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX, ThreadX, or similar RTOS platforms
Device driver development
Board Support Packages (BSP)
Bootloaders and secure boot
Networking and communications protocols
Multi-threaded and concurrent programming

## Description

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!, We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, and delivery of embedded software solutions for complex products and systems. This role serves as a recognized technical expert, driving software architecture, technology strategy, and engineering excellence across multiple programs. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on embedded software expertise with strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Define and drive the embedded software architecture, design standards, and development best practices.
Lead technical decision-making for embedded systems, including RTOS, Linux-based platforms, device drivers, middleware, networking, and application software.
Serve as the highest level of technical escalation for complex software issues.
Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve product quality and development efficiency.
Drive software quality, reliability, safety, security, and maintainability throughout the product lifecycle.
Software Development
Participate in requirements analysis and system-level tradeoff decisions.
Lead implementation of complex features and critical software components.
Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and software development processes.
Optimize software performance, memory utilization, power consumption, and system reliability.
Ensure scalability, reuse, and long-term maintainability of software platforms.
Project & Team Leadership
Mentor senior and junior engineers across the organization.
Lead technical planning, risk management, and estimation activities.
Influence engineering roadmaps and strategic technology direction.
Support project execution by identifying technical risks and mitigation strategies.
Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, validation, cybersecurity, and product teams., Software architecture and design patterns
Functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 26262, IEC 62304, etc.)
Software verification and validation
Leadership Expectations
Recognized technical authority within the organization.
Influences engineering strategy and technology roadmaps.
Guides architectural decisions across multiple product lines.
Mentors engineers and develops technical talent.
Drives engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Builds strong partnerships across software, hardware, systems, quality, and product management teams.
Success Metrics
Delivery of high-quality, reliable embedded software solutions.
Successful implementation of scalable software architectures.
Reduction in software defects and technical debt.
Improved engineering productivity and development efficiency.
Growth and development of engineering talent.
Achievement of project, product, and business objectives., 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 t…


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