Principal Engineer Firmware

Principal Firmware Engineer

The Principal Firmware Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in the development of embedded control software applications and infrastructure. This role is responsible for solving complex problems, setting technical direction, and mentoring other firmware engineers. The Principal Firmware Engineer works independently and collaboratively, exercising significant judgment within broadly defined procedures and practices. This position builds productive internal/external working relationships and is a key technical leader within the organization.

This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Delaware, OH location.

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced firmware and software components.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other firmware engineers, fostering skill development and best practices.
• Set technical direction for firmware projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Write clear, maintainable code conforming to company standards.
• Maintain revision control using modern tools and promote best practices in source code management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, debug, and test product features.
• Provide comprehensive design, unit test, and integration test documentation artifacts.
• Drive continuous improvement in firmware development processes and methodologies.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Other tasks and activities as required by management.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience with embedded operating systems.
• Advanced working knowledge of C/C++, Python, and BASH languages (at least one required).
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, device drivers, control algorithms, process synchronization, and related topics.
• Knowledge of network and server management protocols such as SNMP, SSH, TCP/IP.
• Ability to read and interpret circuit board schematics.
• Strong hardware and firmware debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with source-code revision control tools.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading other engineers.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with software design principles, including functional design of software components and libraries, object-oriented concepts, and Agile methods.
  • General understanding of computer security vulnerabilities and protection techniques.
  • Well-developed cultural and communications skills.
  • Ability to work across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with batteries and data centers is a plus.
  • Knowledge of source code version control tools like Git.
  • Experience working with and building Yocto for embedded devices.
  • Experience with TI microprocessors.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:
Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• 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

About Vertiv

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  to learn more.

Work Authorization

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…