Ecolab is seeking a Lead Firmware Software Engineer to architect, design, and full stack software applications within the IoT domain. The position is senior level position on the Ecolab Digital Connect Devices software development team. The candidate will be part of a dynamic team helping to support a digital transformation of our business by creating IoT applications that deliver new insights to our diverse customer base.
What You Will Do:
Synthesize business requirements and translate them to appropriate technology solutions
Provide architectural and technical guidance for product development and database design for JavaScript, C/C++, C# and SQL based solutions.
Develop and execute software engineering plans, and manage software engineering schedules and resource allocations. This includes managing joint development with 3rd party vendors, and managing outsourced development
Ensure, and create as needed, software engineering processes, practices and operations to ensure reproducible, high-quality, development, while keeping costs under control, and delivering projects on-time.
Monitor technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities
Think strategically and balance short-term needs with longer-term business priorities
Challenge status quo and champion new ideas throughout cross functional organizations; ability to inspire confidence and trust with peers and cross functional business teams
Develop software, shape architectures, perform designs, and create Proof of Concepts to build applications that drive Ecolab’s dispensing and IoT equipment system
Work with team members to integrate software and hardware developed by other Ecolab divisions
Work with software team members to integrate full stack IoT end node solutions
Participate in SCRUM/Agile software development process
Work with product owners to define and document User Stories including Acceptance Criteria
Apply DevOps practices to efficiently work with Ecolab’s multidisciplinary teams
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a technical degree
8 or more years working in C or C++ in embedded firmware development
5 or more years working in JavaScript and/or C# for UI/HMI development
Experience in Microcontroller-based/System-On-a-Module (SOM) application development
Developed software projects for at least one of the following Operating System: Linux, MacOS, or Windows
Demonstrated project experience with regard to estimates, planning and deliverables with a high degree of accountability
Experience leading large scale software development
Proven ability working with business, engineering and R&D teams to translate needs to Application Development teams
No immigration sponsorship available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working with global development teams
Experience in IoT environments
Excellent communication skills
Team oriented
Candidates who do not require relocation assistance
Experience in ARM based microcontrollers, such as Freescale, STMicro STM32, or Silicon Labs EFM.
Experience in Modbus RTU/TCP
Experience with IoT device development and management, with knowledge in wireless technologies such as BLE, Bluetooth Mesh, LoRaWAN, LTE-M, NB-IoT
Experience in supporting Embedded Firmware Platform, Board Support Package development
Experience in two or more of the following areas: bootstrap loader, embedded file systems, system controls, embedded Linux
Developed software projects for at least one of the following database management systems: Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server.
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
Benefits
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or technical degree
- 8+ years working in C or C++ in embedded firmware development
- 5+ years working in JavaScript and/or C# for UI/HMI development
- Experience in Microcontroller-based/System-On-a-Module (SOM) application development
- Developed software projects for at least one OS: Linux, MacOS, or Windows
- Demonstrated project experience with estimates, planning, and deliverables
- Experience leading large scale software development
- Ability to work with business, engineering and R&D teams to translate needs to application development teams
- No immigration sponsorship available (must be authorized to work without sponsorship)
- Prior experience working with global development teams
- Experience in IoT environments
- Excellent communication skills
- Team oriented
- Candidates who do not require relocation assistance
- Experience with ARM based microcontrollers (Freescale, STMicro STM32, Silicon Labs EFM)
- Experience in Modbus RTU/TCP
- Experience with wireless technologies (BLE, Bluetooth Mesh, LoRaWAN, LTE-M, NB-IoT)
- Experience supporting Embedded Firmware Platform and Board Support Package development
- Experience in two or more: bootstrap loader, embedded file systems, system controls, embedded Linux
- Developed software projects for at least one DBMS: Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
