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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** Eaton Corporation - **Location:** Plymouth, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $154,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Iterative and Incremental Development, Multiprocessing, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, TCP/IP, UML, Virtualization Technology, Real Time Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Git, Hardware Infrastructure, Smartgrid, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8d25b43effff5c17 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Virtualization?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. * Minimum of 4 years' experience working on embedded systems or embedded software developmentEaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. *, * Minimum 3 years' experience using C / C++ * Familiarity with hardware drivers and embedded applications, networking and related areas primarily using C and C++ as programming languages. * Demonstrated competency with embedded software development environment and tools for Embedded Linux * Familiarity with using or designing systems that use network protocols such as Serial, TCP/IP, Ethernet * Familiarity creating and implementing virtualized environments for embedded software designs. * Understanding of Object Oriented Design (OOD) principles, secure coding and cybersecurity best practices * Understanding of real-time operating system (RTOS) concepts * Model designs using UML or similar methodologies as appropriate; develop use cases to model real-time systems behavior * Ability to work effectively in an Agile Scrum (or other iterative development) environment * Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and a good familiarity with unit test frameworks (e.g. GoogleTest, GoogleMock, xUnit++) * Experience with multi-core embedded systems * Experience using SDLC management tools in a team environment (e.g. Jira, Git, etc.) * Knowledge of power systems, switchgear and regulator controls products/applications is an added advantage, * Ability to travel up to 10% * Effectively lead, work and communicate within a global team environment. * Collaborate with a global multi-discipline engineering teams (software, embedded software, hardware, power systems, systems, product and test) to deliver products and features in the Controls and Relays Group. * Collaborate with external and internal customers, such as Marketing, Service, Operations and other engineering teams throughout the product development life cycle * Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively explain technical issues/concepts * Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving * Self-starter with the ability to operate effectively with minimal supervision * Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment * Strong planning and organizational skills ## Description The Lead Embedded Software Engineer will develop embedded software/firmware for high performance, real-time controls and protective relays used for smart grid applications in the electrical power distribution industry. You'll collaborate with a multi-discipline engineering team (software, hardware, and test) to define requirements between hardware and software subsystems. * Lead high-level design activities for new product features * Lead system interface design activities and lead the resolution of integration issues * Evaluate system performance requirements to evaluate suitability of embedded software and hardware components * Design and implement features for power system intelligent electronic devices, including power system protection algorithms, system diagnostics/prognostics, communication protocols, cybersecurity, and other relay, control and monitoring functions using C/C++ * Collaborate with product owners, functional managers, systems engineering to distill product/system requirements/use cases to firmware designs/stories, developing module & system level code, and unit tests * Participate in tasks related to new product development/feature development including planning, task/story estimation, design, programming, unit testing, peer review, integration and release * Collaborate with external and internal customers, such as Marketing, Service, Operations and other engineering teams throughout the product development life cycle * Participate in the analysis and specification of embedded software subsystems * Design and implement unit test in support of developer testing activities and integration with Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines * Participate and lead design and code reviews * Plans and executes tasks in collaboration with the project team to ensure objectives are met * Evaluates and recommends software development process improvements in collaboration with engineering management, All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. 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