Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Python, DevOps
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility
-our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Rockwell Automation, you will be part of a new product development team with a focus on design, development, and test of embedded software and features for programmable logic controllers (PLCs). You will also contribute to the overall product requirements, process, and tools. You will have a strong background in software development and exhibit the ability to flex between product software design, development, and test activities.
Given tightly coupled hardware and software in our products, previous embedded software experience is preferred. You will report to Team Lead, Embedded Software and will work Hybrid in Mayfield Heights office, OH.
- Design, and develop embedded software for Programmable Logic Controllers
- Build and maintain automated tests in support of new and existing product features
- Work in a variety of hardware and software environments, ranging from commercial off-the-shelf to custom System on Chip architectures, and from general purpose to embedded real-time operating systems
- Use modern continuous integration and development tools, and promote continuous improvement of tools and practices across the global development organization
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, C++ and Python are preferred
- Operate across the entire software development life cycle: requirements management, design, implementation, test, release, and maintenance
- Work on an Agile development team within a larger Scaled Agile Framework organization, participating in short term (sprint), medium term (program increment) and long term (product roadmap) planning
- Mentor less experienced personnel, and encourage knowledge sharing and learning among the development community
- You Will Have:
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
- Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- You Might Also Have:
- Typical requires minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent knowledge in the application of software engineering principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated professional development in software design and implementation
- Understand and apply knowledge of object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques
- Experience developing software and automated tests and tools in object-oriented languages such as C++ or Python
- Experience with automation frameworks and tools development
- Experience in requirements decomposition and test traceability
- Experience in using open source tools like Git and Jenkins
- Knowledge of unit testing using tools like GTest, Cpp Unit, etc.
- Experience with continuous integration environments, automated test, and acceptance testing
- Experience working in an Agile development setting and Agile project tools
- Experience working with industrial protocols, especially Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
- Experience developing software and test to safety and security standards such as IEC 61508 or IEC 62443
- Advanced courses or degree in engineering, computer science, or controls
- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k
- Paid Time off
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your…
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