The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!
Senior Software Engineer
Location: On-site in Bradenton, FL
Base Salary Rate: $123,165 - $144,900 per year
Job type: Full-time position
About This Role
Kidde Global Solutions is seeking a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to deliver reliable software and firmware for life safety products. This role combines technical leadership with active development responsibility and requires strong engineering judgment, production-quality coding skills, and effective collaboration with cross-functional and remote engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, code, debug, integrate, and maintain software and firmware for fire and life safety products.
- Create and review architecture, design, and test documentation while promoting technical rigor and engineering best practices.
- Lead solutions from concept through release while balancing quality, compliance, schedule, and maintainability.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused products.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and contribute to a compliance-driven engineering culture.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, firmware engineering, embedded systems, or related technical discipline
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience collaborating with remote or globally distributed engineering teams
- Hands-on development experience, including coding, debugging, integration, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis in production environments
- Proficiency with C, C++, Python, embedded systems, real-time operating systems, CAN, IP-based networking, or related protocols
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, software architecture, and embedded development practices
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and follow-through skills with a self-directed, team-oriented work style
- Knowledge of SQLite/SQL, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, regulatory agencies, or fire products/markets
Compensation and Benefits
Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, firmware engineering, embedded systems, or a related technical discipline
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
- Experience collaborating with remote or globally distributed engineering teams
- Hands-on development experience including coding, debugging, integration, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis in production environments
- Proficiency with C, C++, Python, embedded systems, real-time operating systems, CAN, IP-based networking, or related protocols
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, software architecture, and embedded development practices
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and follow-through skills with a self-directed, team-oriented work style
- Knowledge of SQLite/SQL, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, regulatory agencies, or fire products and markets
What We Do
Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) is a global fire and life-safety company bringing together trusted safety and security brands. It provides advanced solutions and services for residential and commercial customers, helping protect people and property across a wide range of applications worldwide. The company focuses on raising industry standards through its combined experience and expertise in fire protection, detection, alarms, and related security offerings.
