You will use your skills to develop real-time embedded software for our next generation controller products.
Work in small, self-motivated teams collaborating with global Scrum teams.
Be involved in all phases of software development from product definition to production release.
Use Agile software development practices to build and test our products using Continuous Integration.
Break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.
Work with multi-functional teams (i.e Software, Hardware, System Test and Product Management) to accomplish your assignments.
Develop deep domain expertise while working on various assignments in control system platforms.
Demonstrate the ability to help team members through pair programming and code reviews.
Drive premier quality in the development and support of products.
- You can take quick and decisive actions in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. Showing a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations; is outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. Have a clear sense of ownership in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Open to work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Like to encourage the expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
4–6 years of experience in Embedded Software/Firmware Development on Intel x86 and ARM-based processors/controllers.
Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming, with extensive experience in developing high-performance, reliable, and safety-critical embedded software.
Experience in real-time embedded software design and development using multi-threaded and multi-process architectures under VxWorks or other commercial RTOS environments.
Expertise in debugging and performance analysis of complex real-time systems using Wind River Workbench, GDB, JTAG debuggers, trace tools, memory analyzers, and RTOS debugging utilities.
Good understanding and implementation experience of industrial communication protocols commonly used in PLC systems, like Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DNP3.
Experience integrating and validating industrial communication protocol stacks into embedded firmware and control applications.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, and cybersecurity considerations for industrial control systems.
Experience in embedded board bring-up, hardware-software integration, and troubleshooting using Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Protocol Analyzers, JTAG/Boundary Scan Tools
Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics, processor datasheets, memory maps and peripheral specifications.
Experience with software development lifecycle practices including:
Agile/Scrum methodologies
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Version Control Systems (Git, SVN)
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills with the ability to solve complex system-level issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams involving hardware, firmware, systems, and product engineering.
Self-driven and highly organized professional with demonstrated capability to identify technical challenges, propose innovative solutions, and successfully drive implementation through completion.
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
- Having firmware development experience with Xilinx's Ultrascale SOC is an added advantage
- Experience in scripting languages like Python
- At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
- We recognize the importance of employee well-being. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 4-6 years of embedded software/firmware development on Intel x86 and ARM processors/controllers
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming
- Experience in real-time embedded software design using multi-threaded/multi-process architectures under VxWorks or other commercial RTOS
- Debugging and performance analysis using Wind River Workbench, GDB, JTAG debuggers, trace tools and memory analyzers
- Understanding and implementation experience with industrial communication protocols (Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DNP3)
- Experience integrating and validating industrial protocol stacks into embedded firmware and control applications
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, and cybersecurity considerations for industrial control systems
- Embedded board bring-up, hardware-software integration, and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, JTAG/boundary-scan tools
- Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics, processor datasheets, memory maps and peripheral specifications
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and version control systems (Git, SVN)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Self-driven, highly organized, with ownership and initiative
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Firmware development experience with Xilinx Ultrascale SOC
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python
Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.
Emerson Insights
What We Do
At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.
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