Principle Software Engineer – Embedded Systems
nVent Electric plc8 months ago
Bengaluru, IndiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, review, test, and maintain embedded software products.
- Develop embedded C and C++ software, firmware, and low-level drivers for connected electrical products.
- Integrate software and firmware with hardware components, sensors, and peripherals.
- Implement and optimize Ethernet, Modbus, wireless, and other communication protocols.
- Develop test plans to verify and validate embedded systems.
- Debug and resolve software and hardware issues using JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and related techniques.
- Optimize code and algorithms for memory efficiency, processing efficiency, and system performance.
- Create and maintain code comments, user guides, design materials, and other documentation.
- Implement security features and follow relevant safety standards.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers, quality assurance, product managers, and solution architects in design reviews and project meetings.
- Stay current with embedded development trends, technologies, and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years of embedded firmware or software development experience.
- Proficiency in Embedded C and experience with C++.
- Experience with RTOS or Linux-based development and familiarity with multithreading concepts.
- Familiarity with 8-bit and 16-bit microcontrollers and peripheral integration.
- Experience with coding standards and working with engineering teams.
- Knowledge of communication protocols including HTTPS, SNMP, SMTP, BACnet, and Modbus/TCP is preferred.
- Experience with JTAG debugging, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, repository management tools, Jira, and static analysis tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement indicated by the posting.
- Global career opportunities and the ability to make an impact across diverse operations.
- Support for employee philanthropic activities through the nVent in Action matching program.
- Inclusion and diversity initiatives that encourage employee authenticity and collaboration.
About nVent Electric plc
nVent Electric plc designs and manufactures electrical connection and protection products for industrial, commercial, energy, and infrastructure customers. Its portfolio includes enclosures (HOFFMAN), electrical fastening and grounding (CADDY, ERICO), heat-tracing systems (RAYCHEM), and electronics protection (SCHROFF), sold through distributors and direct channels. A public company on the NYSE (NVT), nVent was spun off from Pentair in 2018 and maintains a principal office in London with U.S. management in the Minneapolis area.