Vertiv is seeking a Firmware Engineer to support our gateway and embedded application platforms. This person will provide technical expertise in the development and support of multiple Linux-based platforms. The candidate should possess knowledge in various technologies such as networking, communications, kernel drivers, and security.
This position will be based onsite at our Vertiv Academy location in Westerville, OH.
Responsibilities:
Requirements analysis: Requirements gathering, use case analysis, device and application prototyping, customer/customer-liaison engagement
Project management: Project planning, task estimation, software metrics collection, version control
Full lifecycle software application development: Design, programming, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, integration
Documentation: Program commentary, user guides for service and troubleshooting
Product testing: Unit testing, bench testing, system integration testing, and field test support
Leadership: Effective team member and/or lead engineer, consistent positive attitude, creativity
Hardware development support: Software support for hardware development and testing
Other tasks and activities as required by management
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on software: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
3+ years of experience in a software development role
2+ years of experience in software development for Linux-based platforms
3+ years of experience using the C/C++ programming language
Expertise with software programming languages, frameworks, and subsystems including but not limited to:
C++, C, C#, JavaScript, Python, Go, Perl, Shell
Linux kernel, device drivers, filesystems, networking, serial communications, real-time operating systems (RTOS), bare-metal
Infrastructure and application development experience using technologies and architectures such as:
IP networking: TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS
Serial communications: RS232/485
Protocols: ModBus, BACnet, SNMP
Platforms: ARM, x86, SoC
Familiarity with software development environments and tools:
Integrated platforms like Eclipse, CodeWarrior, Visual Studio
Vertiv is a $6.9 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
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