Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.
Perks of working with us!
Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
Recharge with 15 days of paid time off
Competitive Salary and Bonuses
401k Plan
Hybrid work schedule
Position Summary
The Embedded Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of embedded hardware and software systems. This role combines firmware development, hardware validation, DevOps/CI-CD practices, automated testing, and product release management to ensure reliable and secure operation of connected devices throughout their lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Software Development
Develop, maintain, and debug embedded firmware written in C.
Implement drivers, communication protocols, and application-level functionality.
Integrate embedded devices with cloud platforms, mobile applications, and backend services.
Troubleshoot software defects and perform root cause analysis.
Hardware Development & Validation
Support hardware design reviews and prototype evaluation.
Develop and execute hardware validation and verification test plans.
Perform board bring-up, debugging, and electrical testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and other engineering tools.
Verify sensor, actuator, communication, and power-management functionality.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Create and maintain automated test frameworks for firmware, hardware, and system-level testing.
Design regression, functional, integration, and performance tests.
Develop test fixtures, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
Analyze test results and document findings.
DevOps & Release Engineering
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware and supporting software.
Automate build, test, and deployment processes.
Manage source control, branching strategies, and release workflows.
Support over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates and software deployment processes.
Ensure software quality through automated validation and security scanning.
System Integration
Integrate embedded devices with cloud services, IoT platforms, APIs, and mobile applications.
Validate end-to-end system functionality and performance.
Assist in field issue investigations and product support activities.
Documentation & Process Improvement
Create technical documentation, test procedures, and release notes.
Maintain design specifications and traceability documentation.
Continuously improve engineering processes, automation, and product quality.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]
The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,530.00 and $137,181.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.Skills Required
- Develop and debug embedded firmware in C
- Implement drivers and communication protocols for embedded devices
- Perform board bring-up and hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG
- Develop and execute hardware validation and verification test plans
- Create and maintain automated test frameworks including HIL and test fixtures
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware and automate build/test/deploy
- Support OTA firmware updates and release engineering workflows
- Integrate embedded devices with cloud services, IoT platforms, APIs, and mobile applications
- Manage source control, branching strategies, and release workflows
- Document technical specifications, test procedures, and release notes
Solenis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Solenis and has not been reviewed or approved by Solenis.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental and vision options, and a 90/10 plan is available in at least one location. Wellness tools and plan variety indicate competitive medical support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match and tenure-linked contributions, alongside company-funded pension elements in some regions. These components suggest meaningful long-term savings support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing initiatives span physical, emotional, social and financial health via a global EAP and a wellness platform with activity-based rewards. Site-specific amenities such as gyms, recreation and creche services further reinforce lifestyle support.
Solenis Insights
What We Do
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media
