Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Rockwell Automation

Senior Embedded Software Engineer developing safety- and security-critical software for Programmable Logic Controllers. Working within an agile team and leading design efforts across embedded systems.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeMayfield Heights • Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop safety- and security-critical embedded software for new Programmable Logic Controllers
Work in many hardware and software environments, ranging from commercial off-the-shelf to custom System on Chip architectures, and from general purpose to embedded real-time operating systems
Use modern continuous integration and development tools, and promote continuous improvement of engineering tools and practices across the global development organization
Participate as a member of an agile team within the Scaled Agile Framework, and actively monitor and improve the overall health, predictability, and velocity of the team and the larger Agile Release Train
Lead high- and detailed-level design of controller features and subsystems, providing coordination across Agile development teams, system and controller architects, marketing, and management
Build software systems, libraries and frameworks to be used by other software developers as foundational building blocks for all products
Partner with development, functional test, and system test personnel to construct testable requirements; design and implement test plans to meet product requirements; promote reliable automated test engineering practices and technology
Mentor less experienced personnel, and encourage knowledge sharing and learning among the development community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
a minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience with demonstrated professional development in software design and development.
Understand and apply knowledge of object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques, especially in C++
Previous experience working with real-time embedded development environments
Experience developing software to meet safety and security standards such as IEC 61508 or IEC 62443
Experience developing automated tests and tools in a high level language such as Python
In-depth knowledge of software engineering and application of engineering principles and practices in a related field
Experience working with industrial protocols, especially Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
Knowledge of communication protocols and technologies such as Ethernet, USB, or PCI Express
Experience developing device drivers or other similar low-level embedded software
Knowledge of modern Intel and ARM architectures
Experience working with embedded Hypervisors and developing embedded software in a variety of software environments such as bare metal, embedded RTOS, or Linux
Advanced courses or degree in engineering, computer science or controls

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance, including Medical-Dental-Vision
401K with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life
Parental and Caregiver Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Pythonembedded software developmentreal-time operating systemsautomated testingobject-oriented analysisdevice driversindustrial protocolscommunication protocolsembedded Hypervisors

Soft Skills

mentoringknowledge sharingteam coordinationagile methodologiescontinuous improvementleadershipcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeIEC 61508IEC 62443