Associate Firmware Engineer

Associate Firmware Engineer

Vertiv is seeking an Associate Firmware Engineer to support our gateway and embedded application platforms. This role focuses on development and support of multiple Linux‑based and real‑time platforms.

• Requirements analysis: gathering, use case analysis, device and application prototyping, and customer liaison engagement.
• Project management: planning, task estimation, software metrics collection, and version control.
• Full lifecycle software application development: design, programming, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, and integration.
• Documentation: program commentary and user guides for service and troubleshooting.
• Product testing: unit testing, bench testing, system integration testing, and field test support.
• Teamwork: effective collaboration with a positive attitude and 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 in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• 0‑2 years of experience in firmware development and Linux‑based platforms.
• 0‑2 years of experience using C/C++ programming language.
• Experience with programming languages, frameworks, and subsystems including C/C++, JavaScript, Python, Go, Perl, Shell.
• Experience with Linux kernel, device drivers, file systems, networking, serial communications, real‑time operating systems (RTOS), and bare metal.
• Build systems and unit testing frameworks.
• IP networking: TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS.
• Familiarity with development environments and tools: IDEs (Eclipse, Code Warrior, Visual Studio), Git, GCC, GDB.
• Additional preferred experience: debugging with ARM JTAG/SWD, embedded systems control applications, HVAC, Qt, CI/CD pipelines, serial communications (RS232/485, CAN, USB), protocols (Mod Bus, BACnet, SNMP, CANO
  
  pen), platforms (ARM, x86, SoC).

Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.

Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, High‑Performance Culture, Innovation, Financial Strength.

Own it, Act with urgency, Foster a customer‑first mindset, Think big, Lead by example, Drive continuous improvement, Learn and seek development.

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.

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This position requires legal authorization to work in the United States. No sponsorship will be provided.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full-time. Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology.