Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the team at Legrand!

GENERAL PURPOSE

This Senior Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for embedded software development in the OpenWrt/Linux environment, including kernel, driver, and bootloader; board bring-up and hardware validation; application support; and integration of third-party and opensource components for networking equipment. In addition to significant direct development work, this position will be involved in setting design direction for the software, mentoring less experienced engineers, and reviewing their work products.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and manufacturing partners to outline product architecture and specifications
• Own projects from inception through prototype to shipping product
• Design and implement products, tools and services using best practices and methods
• Effectively manage task lifecycles using Jira
• Work with other code developers using Git to maintain clean code repositories
• Analyze, debug, and develop innovative solutions to product/platform issues
• Mentor and provide technical direction to less experienced engineers
• Provide planning and work breakdown activities for moderate-scale software development projects
• Perform other duties deemed necessary to support the Company's business operations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong knowledge of C/C++ for embedded systems
• In-depth understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 TCP/IP networking
• Proficiency in Linux Kernel development, including board support packages and device drivers
• Experience with cross-platform development and build tools (GNU toolchain, OpenWrt, buildroot), bootloaders, kernel configuration, device drivers, device tree
• Understanding of the OpenWrt framework and configuration
• Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation and written communication skills; professional presence and behavior
• Ability to work in a team environment, and leverage additional resources as needed
• Interpret standards, specifications, procedures, drawings, etc.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related technical degree and a minimum of five+ (5+) years' experience in embedded software design and development; or combination of relevant education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upstreaming Linux and OpenWrt patches
• In depth knowledge of 802.11 inner workings
• Experience with Wi-Fi and Ethernet switching silicon (Broadcom/Qualcomm/etc.)
• Admin experience with GitLab and Jenkins

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required (for the majority of the working day) to sit and make coordinated movements of the fingers for data entry on a keyboard.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• General office environment
• May require ground travel to other company facilities
• Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travel

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Legrand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will be considered for this position based upon your experience and education, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.

If you'd like to work in a fun, creative, business-casual environment that offers a comprehensive benefit package, we encourage you to apply!

Legrand is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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