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\nLocation: Hybrid – Minneapolis / St. Paul Area (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
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\nAbout the Opportunity
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\nJoin a global leader in industrial automation as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, where you'll develop the embedded software that powers industrial communication and automation products used by manufacturers around the world.
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\nThis is a highly hands-on engineering role where you'll work closely with hardware engineers to build, enhance, and support embedded systems that enable reliable communication in demanding industrial environments. You'll play a key role in developing next-generation products while influencing technical decisions and collaborating across engineering teams.
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\nWhat You'll Get to Do\n

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++ for industrial communication products.
Develop and enhance embedded systems, including protocol stacks, device drivers, and low-level software.
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers on system design, integration, debugging, and product validation.
Work with Linux, ARM-based platforms, RTOS, and industrial communication technologies to deliver high-performance embedded solutions.
Help drive new product development while supporting and improving existing embedded platforms used in manufacturing environments worldwide.

\nWhat You Need to Succeed\n\n

8–12 years of experience developing embedded software for embedded systems or electronic products.
Strong programming experience in C/C++ within Linux-based or RTOS environments.
Experience with embedded processors, ARM-based platforms, device drivers, and hardware/software integration.
Solid understanding of networking concepts and communication technologies, with experience in industrial protocols such as Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or EtherCAT considered a strong plus.
Passion for solving complex technical problems, collaborating across engineering teams, and developing products from concept through deployment.

\nWhat's In It for You\n\n

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Join a globally recognized leader in industrial automation and industrial communication technologies.
Work on embedded products that power manufacturing operations around the world and see your software deployed in real-world applications.
Collaborate with a highly experienced engineering team while remaining hands-on with the latest embedded technologies.
Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) with opportunities for long-term technical growth and ownership.

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