Sr. Firmware Engineer

Vertiv is seeking a Sr. Firmware Engineer to support our gateway and embedded application platforms.  This person will provide technical expertise in the development and support of multiple Linux-based platforms.  The candidate should possess knowledge in various technologies such as networking, communications, kernel drivers, and security. 

This position will be based onsite at our Vertiv location in St. Louis, MO (Chesterfield, MO).

• →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

• Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on software: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in a software development role
• 5+ years of experience in software development for Linux-based platforms
• 5+ years of experience using the C/C++ programming language
• Expertise with software programming languages, frameworks, and subsystems including but not limited to:
  • C++, C, C#, JavaScript, Python, Go, Perl, Shell
  • Linux kernel, device drivers, filesystems, 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
  • Protocols: ModBus, BACnet, SNMP
  • Platforms: ARM, x86, SoC
• Familiarity with software development environments and tools:
  • Integrated platforms like Eclipse, CodeWarrior, Visual Studio
  • Source code version control: Git
  • WireShark, Docker, Jenkins, VirtualBox, VMWare, BitBake, Yocto
• Additional, highly sought but not required
  • Embedded systems experience with control applications
  • HVAC experience

•  High-Performance Culture

• Customer Focus

•  Operational Excellence

•  Innovation

•  Financial Strength

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication 

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs.  Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.   

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.

 

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