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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Rockwell Automation, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $45,760.0 - $66,560.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d6bfb162-fb47-47c1-ba0c-359877d0035c

## About the Role

* Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
 * The ability to work full time over the Fall 2027 semester, from May 2027 to December 2027 or Spring 2027 semester, from Jan 2027 to August 2027.
 * Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

 * Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar
 * Experience with C++ and Python
 * Previous exposure and knowledge of Agile methodology
 * Knowledge of Industrial automation environments including PLC or drives programming.
 * An interest or prior experience with robotics teams or projects.

## Description

As an Embedded Engineering Co-Op you will work alongside full time employees and industry professionals improving existing products in an agile environment over 7 months from May or June 2027 - December 2027 or Jan 2027 - August 2027. This position requires you to take an academic term off of school to work full time in this role for 7 months., You will work alongside industry professionals developing new and existing products in an agile environment. Each co-op has a dedicated mentor to help navigate Rockwell, ramp up in our code base, and remove daily blockers. If you enjoy technical challenges where software and hardware come together, our embedded teams are the place for you. You will be exposed to a variety of software engineering knowledge areas including: OOD/OOA, full development life cycle, agile methodology, system design, test driven development, test automation, and build and configuration management.


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