Sr. Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++)

About the client
With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, this client achieved sales of more than €8 billion in fiscal year 2021/2022. They ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, this client has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility.
Project Description
Design, develop, implement, and analyze software solutions related to new product development, quality improvement, cost reduction, and customer needs of elevator systems. Maintain software compliance with current A17.1, EN81, and other building codes. Position focuses on new product development, support, and maintenance of embedded software systems.
Responsibilities

 
Design and support elevator software systems and components associated with elevator systems.
 
Implement software solutions related to new product development, customer needs, quality improvement, and cost reductions.
 
Read requirements and specifications to correctly resolve problems and add/modify product features.
 
Ability to perform special projects and other duties as assigned with limited direction or guidelines.
 
At times, act as a project lead - coordinating activities of team members, managing project tasks, and providing periodic updates to management.
 
Expected to learn the elevator system and how the various electrical, mechanical, and software components work together.
 
Maintain software compliance with A17.1, EN81, and other applicable building codes.
 
Relies on experience and judgement with limited instructions to plan and achieve goals.
 
Reports to supervisor or manager.
 
Assist other departments with software related questions and support.
 
Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
 
Mentors and trains Engineer I & II

Must have

 
Embedded programming using the C and C++ programming languages.
 
Working knowledge of embedded real time kernels or real time operating systems, and other embedded operating systems – GreenHill’s Integrity, Linux, etc.
 
Experience with defect tracking tools, such as Jira.
 
Experience with source control tools, such GIT.
 
Practical experience working with embedded hardware.
 
Must have strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
 
Must be able to work within multi-discipline teams.
 
Must possess strong technical communication and customer service skills.
 
Must possess strong decision-making abilities and ability to work well with others.

Nice to have

 
Able to write complex correspondence in a clear and understandable manner; Ability to read and comprehend information in a variety of forms.
 
Multi-threaded application development experience.
 
Experience with HTML5, Angular Framework, and Java Script a plus.
 
Experience with hands on technical wiring and assembly of mechanical equipment.