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What we offer:
Competitive Salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
On the job/cross training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do:
Our global Fire Detection product group located in Westford, MA, offers you the possibility to interact with other development centers and teams around the world! The opportunity for professional development and career opportunities are endless, given our broad portfolio of products and services within Fire Detection. Work/life balance is important to us, and we offer a flexible hybrid work model. You will also get exposure to leading edge technology, exciting projects, and life-saving products that promote global safety of not only facilities, but people. We need your talent and ideas, as we continue to grow and expand our strategic focus and build state of the art fire detection systems. To learn more about our Senior Embedded Software Engineer opportunity, keep reading!
Johnson Controls is searching for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to be located at the R&D facility in Westford, MA. In this role you will be part of a team developing the next generation of embedded applications for the Fire Detection business at Johnson Controls. Our fire detection products are installed in buildings you visit every day! This is an opportunity to analyze, design, program, debug, modify, test, and implement software used in Fire Alarm Systems.
How you will do it:
Design, prototype, and develop high quality embedded software for fire alarm systems.
Actively participate in all aspects of software development activity
Prioritize features and optimize our software solution
Interact with people in different departments, organizations, and in other locations around the world
Push the product vision forward as a passionate advocate
Spark innovation and provide continuous feedback to address our customers’ needs
Support your teammates and other functional groups
Continuously strive to hone your skill set
What you will need:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering and/or Computer Science
7+ years of embedded software development experience
Proficiency in multithreaded, multi-process, real-time embedded application development
Extensive knowledge of SW development on Linux or another POSIX OS
Proficient in "C" and "C++" programming languages
Knowledge of formal development methodology
Ability to plan and estimate software projects
Experience with test/debug tools including I2C debuggers, gdb, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, …
Experience with Yocto and bitbake
Preferred
Knowledge of Network Programming
Hands-on experience with ARM, Coldfire or Microchip 16 and 32 bit processors
Experience in UI programming utilizing both web and front panel displays
Experience in rigorous approval standard (e.g., UL/ULc)
Experience with versioning tools such as git
Experience with file storage systems such as Artifactory
Experience with issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Integrity)
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Make, Python)
Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g. Confluence)
Experience with the Azure IoT platform
SALARY RANGE: $95,000 - $140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering and/or Computer Science
- 7+ years of embedded software development experience
- Proficiency in multithreaded, multi-process, real-time embedded application development
- Extensive knowledge of SW development on Linux or another POSIX OS
- Proficient in C and C++ programming languages
- Knowledge of formal development methodology
- Ability to plan and estimate software projects
- Experience with test/debug tools including I2C debuggers, gdb, oscilloscope, logic analyzer
- Experience with Yocto and bitbake
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
