Staff Real-Time Embedded Software Developer
Emerson Electric Co.3 days ago
Round Rock, TX, USAStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, debug, and optimize C/C++ embedded real-time software for DeltaV controller platforms.
- Define and evolve software architectures, components, and interfaces for maintainable, scalable products.
- Analyze and resolve complex real-time performance, determinism, concurrency, memory management, scheduling, and reliability challenges.
- Apply software design practices, code reviews, automated testing, diagnostics, and continuous integration and deployment methodologies.
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, testing, cybersecurity, product management, and customer-facing teams.
- Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, facilitate technical discussions, and guide engineering decisions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and the evolution of DeltaV controller technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline plus 15+ years of experience, or a master’s degree plus 12 years of experience.
- Significant experience developing embedded real-time software for industrial automation, process control, or other high-reliability environments.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and deep knowledge of real-time operating systems, multitasking, scheduling, synchronization, interrupts, and memory management.
- Experience diagnosing complex hardware and software integration challenges.
- Strong software design and architecture capabilities, including automated testing, version control, and code review practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor colleagues, and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
- Preferred qualifications include DeltaV, distributed control systems, process automation, RT Linux, AI-assisted development tools, fault-tolerant architectures, industrial networking, functional safety, cybersecurity, strategic product development, or an advanced technical degree.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
- Flexible and competitive medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and other benefits.
- Flexible time off, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
- Career development through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
- Inclusive, collaborative workplace focused on employee wellbeing and diverse perspectives.
About Emerson Electric Co.
Emerson Electric Co. builds industrial automation hardware and software for manufacturers, energy and utilities, and other process-intensive industries. Its portfolio includes Fisher control valves, DeltaV and Ovation control systems, Rosemount measurement and sensing, and lifecycle services, with software partnerships and holdings such as AspenTech. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, it is a public company (NYSE: EMR) serving markets like energy, chemicals, life sciences, power, and food and beverage.