Sr Software Engineer, Embedded

NRG Energy, Inc
Seattle, WA, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $185,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Unit Testing Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth) Computer Engineering Software Debugging Software Design Patterns Linux Linux on Embedded Systems Embedded Software Design of User Interfaces Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP) JSON
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Python (Programming Language) Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) Object-Oriented Software Development Qt Modeling Language (QML) Qt (Software) Software Engineering Wi-Fi Technology GitHub Copilot Information Technology Zigbee Front End Software Development C++14

Job description

Position requires in-office presence in Seattle, WA on a hybrid schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with a work from home day on Friday. The position will start remote and then will move into the hybrid schedule., Senior Embedded Software Engineer What you will be working on:

You will be working on the design, implementation, delivery, and maintenance of application-level software running on new embedded Linux based smart home devices. This software will be responsible for integrating smart home devices over various wireless protocols into the Vivint ecosystem and using them to build compelling user experiences.

In this role you will be expected to solve problems, collaborate in a team setting, and complete complex software development tasks. You will be expected to communicate effectively and write high quality code, while also learning new skills and technologies. Who you will work with:

You will be working with a team of software, hardware, and quality engineers who are passionate about building great products and unique experiences for our customers. You will also work closely with product leadership to identify and design solutions for pain points within our business and our customer base.

Requirements

We are looking for a software engineer who has experience developing front-end software on embedded Linux platforms. The following skills are required:

  • Proficiency with modern C++
  • Experience with QT/QML framework for building User Interfaces
  • Experience building user interfaces on web or mobile platforms is also beneficial
  • Experience with other languages including Python or Rust
  • Understanding of common web/IoT protocols including HTTP, MQTT, JSON, protobufs, etc
  • Understanding of object oriented software design patterns
  • Experience with compiling, unit testing and debugging in a Linux environment
  • BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field
  • At least 5 years of professional software development experience

One or more of the following skills is highly desirable:

  • Experience leveraging generative AI tools to design, build, debug, and review production quality software (i.e. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc)
  • Experience with wireless protocols such as WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, or Z-Wave

Benefits & conditions

The base salary range for this position is: $150K to $185K* *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant’s experience or skills.

About the company

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes. Senior Embedded Software Engineer Who Are We:

Vivint Smart Home is the leading provider of smart home services in North America. Vivint delivers an integrated smart home system with in-home consultation, professional installation and support delivered by its Smart Home Pros, as well as 24-7 customer care and monitoring.

Dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services, Vivint serves more than two million customers throughout the U.S.

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