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# Principal Engineer Firmware Engineering XIII

- **Company:** Vertiv
- **Location:** Redhill, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Keil, C (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), CANopen, CMake, Compilers, CodeWarrior, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Domain Name System (DNS), Firmware, GNU Compiler Collection, Hardware Design, Integrated Development Environments, Internet Protocol, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Modbus, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, RS-232, Serial Communications, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, Subsystems, System Integration Testing, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Hardware Testing, Git, Information Technology, Bacnet, Process Control Systems, Bare Metal, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://egup.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/requisitions/preview/20281146

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on software: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
 * 5+ years of experience in a firmware development role
 * 3+ years of experience using the C/C++ programming language.
 * Expertise with software programming languages, frameworks, and subsystems including but not limited to:
 + C++, C, JavaScript, Python
 + Device drivers, networking, serial communications, real-time operating systems (RTOS), bare metal
 * Infrastructure and application development experience using technologies and architectures such as:
 + IP networking: TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS
 + Serial communications: RS232/485, CAN, USB
 + Protocols: ModBus, BACnet, SNMP, CANOpen, Redfish
 + Platforms: ARM, x86, SoC
 * Familiarity with software development environments and tools:
 + Integrated platforms like CodeWarrior, Visual Studio
 + Source code version control: Git
 + CMake
 + GNU Compiler and GDB
 + IAR/Keil Compilers
 + Debugging with ARM JTAG/SWD
 * Additional, highly sought but not required.
 + Embedded systems experience with control applications.
 + PLC programming experience
 + HVAC experience
 + CI/CD pipeline development

## Description

We are seeking a Sr. Firmware Engineer to write firmware for our Coolant Distribution Unit real-time controller platform and assist with development on other Vertiv Linux-based platform(s). The candidate should possess broad and deep knowledge in various technologies such as networking, communications, kernel drivers, and security., * Requirements analysis: Requirements gathering, use case analysis, device and application prototyping, customer/customer-liaison engagement.

 * Project management: Project planning, task estimation, software metrics collection, version control
 * Full lifecycle software application development: Design, programming, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, integration
 * Documentation: Program commentary, user guides for service and troubleshooting
 * Product testing: Unit testing, bench testing, system integration testing, and field test support
 * Leadership: Effective team member and/or lead engineer, consistent positive attitude, creativity
 * Hardware development support: Software support for hardware development and testing
 * Other tasks and activities as required by management.