What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firmware Engineer position at Vertiv?
Job Summary
Vertiv's Global Engineering Services group is seeking a Firmware Engineer to help develop and maintain firmware for our data center infrastructure connectivity solutions. Work will include maintenance and sustaining of existing firmware platforms and development of new platforms. A successful candidate could be skilled in any of several areas of expertise: embedded Linux OS development, networking and connectivity protocols, scalable distributed data management, embedded application development, or modern industrial IoT design.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with other engineering groups, team leads, and product management to design, document, develop, and maintain embedded software solutions to meet customer needs.
- Design, build, test, and release software modules or systems for new platforms or applications.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and debug embedded software components and systems.
- Modify, extend, and improve existing embedded software to meet new requirements.
- Create documentation, specifications, and requirements for embedded software projects.
- Review code, documents, test cases, and defect reports to provide feedback to peers.
- Lead and mentor other engineering within the team.
- Report activities, project status, and plans to management.
Requirements:
- BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 3 years of experience in a similar role
- C/C /C# structured and Object-Oriented embedded development experience.
- Embedded Linux OS, application, and/or driver development experience
- Internet applications protocol (HTTP, SNMP, Modbus, BACnet, etc.) knowledge
- Web/HTML development experience
- XML experience
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
About Vertiv
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
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.
