Director, Embedded Software Engineering COE

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Eaton, OH (Headquarters) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R-101504

The
** Director of the Embedded Software Center of Excellence (CoE)
** will lead a global team focused on delivering world-class embedded software solutions for commercial cooking equipment. This role is responsible for establishing best practices, driving innovation, and ensuring high-quality software development across multiple product lines. The Director will define strategic direction, foster collaboration across global engineering teams, and implement processes that enable scalability, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

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* What We Offer:

*** An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned. As an employee-owner, you will be enrolled in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service.
* Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary
* Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
* Defined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get where you want to go
* Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to Linked In Learning courses
* A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
* Expanded onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners
* Achieve total well-being at our new Wellspring and Owners Hall facility, featuring 24/7 fitness center with a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment. This facility reflects our continuous evolution in supporting our valued employee owners.
* Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner
** What You'll Be Doing
*** Establish and lead the Embedded Software CoE to standardize development practices across global teams.
* Define and implement software architecture guidelines, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.
* Drive development of embedded software for commercial cooking equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
* Collaborate with hardware, systems engineering, and product management teams to deliver integrated solutions.
* Implement advanced testing frameworks, including automated unit, integration, and system-level testing.
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including CI/CD pipelines tailored for embedded environments.
* Mentor and develop engineering talent; create career progression paths within the CoE.
* Evaluate and adopt cutting-edge technologies to enhance software performance and reliability.
* Manage global resource allocation, budgeting, and capacity planning for embedded software projects.
* Represent the CoE in cross-functional leadership forums and external technical communities.
* Consistently models the Company values and expected behaviors.
* Other duties as assigned.
** What We're Looking For
*** Bachelor of Science (B.S) Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field Required
* Master of Science (M.S) Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field Preferred
* 8+ years Embedded software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role Required
* Proven track record of managing global engineering teams and delivering complex embedded systems.
* Expertise in C/C++, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and hardware-software integration.
* Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
* Experience with CI/CD tools, static/dynamic code analysis, and automated testing for embedded systems.
* Familiarity with regulatory standards for commercial or industrial equipment (e.g., UL, IEC).
* Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
* Ability to travel internationally as required (up to 20%).We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants…