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 the work 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
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and test software that communicates to other parts of the product or system via APIs, services or protocols.
- Operate across the entire software development life cycle as part of an Agile development team: requirements management, design, implementation, test, release, and maintenance.
- Directly apply technical skills to assigned tasks, having some complex features. Use proven software design techniques, procedures and criteria to complete a sequence of related engineering tasks (i.e. investigate, design, develop, test) in accordance with the company's quality guidelines.
- Participate in peer reviews of documents, designs, code, test cases and user documentation.
- Perform unit or functional testing of developed software to ensure correct operation per functional requirements and compatibility with other components in the system.
- Continuous improvement of software development capabilities by keeping abreast of current trends in the areas of software development practices, technology utilization and development tools.
- Effectively collaborate with others through mutually supportive professional relationships, open and direct communications and respect. Cope with and leverage personality differences and differences of opinion.
- Coach less experienced engineers on design and implementation techniques.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant 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.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- Typically requires 1 years of experience (Embedded development experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with a Computer Science emphasis. Demonstrated competence in object-oriented design, and the use of an object-oriented programming language.
- Seek knowledge of and keep informed of current trends in embedded systems technology, including design techniques, development tools, and overall process improvements.
- Experience with embedded software development tools such as In-Circuit Emulators, Debuggers, Oscilloscopes, etc.
- Proficiency in C++
- Experience with Python or equivalent scripting language
- Experience with Realtime OS utilization (RTOS)
- Experience with both ARM and x86 architectures
- Experience with software requirements analysis and software testing, including automation frameworks
- Experience working with industrial protocols, especially Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
- Experience in using open source tools like Git and Jenkins
- Excellent collaborative skills. You should be a team player.
- A passion for embedded software development.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation
What We Offer:
- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k
- Paid Time off
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
- To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.
Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Approximately 1 year of embedded development experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with a Computer Science emphasis
- Competence in object-oriented design and an object-oriented programming language
- Knowledge of embedded systems technology, development tools, and process improvement
- Experience with embedded software development tools, including in-circuit emulators, debuggers, and oscilloscopes
- Proficiency in C++
- Experience with Python or an equivalent scripting language
- Experience using real-time operating systems
- Experience with ARM and x86 architectures
- Experience with software requirements analysis and software testing, including automation frameworks
- Experience with industrial protocols, especially Common Industrial Protocol
- Experience using Git and Jenkins
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Rockwell Automation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rockwell Automation and has not been reviewed or approved by Rockwell Automation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health support, disability and life insurance, and wellness resources. Multiple plan choices and supportive programs contribute to the package feeling well‑rounded.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching that is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation. These offerings reinforce longer‑term financial security as a core strength.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded and a paid caregiver leave was added, indicating clear support for family needs. These policies are complemented by flexibility signals and dedicated paid volunteer time.
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