Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Senior Linux Embedded Engineer a member of the team developing and testing power generation control systems that can be remotely controlled and monitored using web and mobile technology solutions.  

The Senior Linux Embedded Engineer that will participate in developing and maintaining custom Linux operating systems that run on custom hardware & provide secure internet services.

Responsibilities

• Utilize HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, and C on Linux to develop new system features and functionality.
• Select technical solutions and approaches and participate in the subsequent design and development process to create cost effective technical solutions.
• Contribute to integrated product solutions that use embedded and server-based software systems to control and monitor power generation systems.
• Support product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
• Develop less experienced engineers, by reviewing code and work products to provide mentoring and support.
• Provide engineering field support to customers and dealers as needed, including occasional site travel.
• Write code to develop new applications, enhancements and fixes to existing web and mobile applications using best practice design patterns to ensure performance and scalability.
• Implement application designs that meet market needs and are easily extended with evolving business needs.  Ensure compatibility and interoperability of the product API with internal and external consumers.
• Review project ideas/requirements and provide technical input, prescribing appropriate application solutions which balance business needs with technical standards to arrive at the optimal solution.
• Participate in collaborative design sessions, agile planning, code reviews, and retroactive ceremonies.
• Stay abreast and make recommendations of emerging technical trends and coding best practices.
• Mentoring junior level engineers and ensuring best coding practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline
• 5 years of relevant work experience     

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”