Embedded UI Firmware Engineer - Thermal Platform

Location: Westerville

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Linux HMI/UI Engineer to design and develop user interfaces for our thermal control platform. This role requires both hands-on implementation and system-level design ownership of modern HMI solutions deployed on embedded Linux near real-time and other real-time systems. HVAC specific knowledge is highly desired.

Responsibilities:

* Design and develop HMI/UI applications for embedded Linux platforms using Qt (Widgets and/or QML)

* Architect scalable, modular UI frameworks that integrate with system services via RESTful APIs

* Collaborate with firmware, controls, and backend teams to define and evolve system interfaces

* Translate product requirements into intuitive, responsive, and reliable user experiences

* Optimize UI performance for constrained embedded environments (CPU, memory, GPU)

* Implement robust error handling, diagnostics, and status visualization for system monitoring and control

* Contribute to system architecture decisions, including UI/backend separation, data models, and communication layers

* Other tasks and activities as required by management

Requirements:

* Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

* Proven experience developing HMI/UI applications on embedded Linux platforms

* Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs in UI applications

* Solid understanding of software architecture principles (modularity, layering, separation of concerns)

* Proficiency in C++ and familiarity with Linux system concepts (processes, IPC, networking)

* Demonstrated ability to design maintainable, extensible UI systems-not just implement features

* 3+ years of experience with Linux-based controls firmware development and testing

* 3+ years of experience abstracting and using C/C++ programming language

Preferred

Qualification:

* Strong expertise in Qt framework (Qt5/Qt6, QML and/or Widgets)

* Experience in HVAC, thermal systems, or industrial control environments

* Familiarity with control systems, real-time data visualization, or telemetry-driven UI design

* Experience with embedded graphics acceleration (OpenGL, EGL, GPU usage in Qt)

* Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, CAN, MQTT)

* Experience with secure communication and authentication (TLS, tokens, etc.)

* Exposure to Dev Ops practices (CI/CD, automated builds, embedded deployment pipelines)

Development environment:

* Languages/Syntax: C++, C, Python, Bash Shell, Qt

* Communication protocols: RESTful Api, HTTPS

* Operating systems: embedded Linux and real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS)

* Platforms: TI SoC, ARM, x86

* Tools: VS Code, Cursor, and Docker

* Version management:
Git Lab

* Build system:
Bit Bake, Yocto, Git Lab Pipelines

* Test:
Device Simulation, Hardware in Loop (HIL)

* Resource-constrained UI design

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:
Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

* Customer Focus

* Operational Excellence

* High-Performance Culture

* Innovation

* Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

* 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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries.

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