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Emerson

Senior Real-Time Software Developer

Emerson

. Develop embedded firmware for real-time controllers running on Linux and VxWorks RTOS .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRound Rock • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded firmware development for real-time controllers, with strong proficiency in C and C++. Familiarity with industrial automation systems, PLC programming, and AI-assisted development practices is essential.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentC and C++ ProgrammingLinux and VxWorks RTOSIndustrial AutomationAutomated Testing

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Hard Skills
Embedded Firmware DevelopmentReal-Time SystemsPLC ProgrammingDeterministic Control ExecutionMemory ManagementDebuggingAutomated Unit TestingAI-Assisted DevelopmentSpec-Driven DevelopmentVersion Control (Git)
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCollaborationProcess Improvement
Tools & Technologies
EtherNet/IPPROFINETModbus TCPOPC UAMQTTOpenAPIProtobufGraphQLJSON Schema
Industry Keywords
Industrial AutomationProcess ControlDiscrete ManufacturingHybrid ManufacturingReal-Time Distributed Computing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
GraphQLLinuxRTOSC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop embedded firmware for real-time controllers running on Linux and VxWorks RTOS
  • Develop workstation applications used to configure, program, visualize, and manage industrial automation systems
  • Contribute to PACSystems embedded controller platforms and engineering software tools
  • Work on PLC programming capabilities, deterministic control execution, industrial communications, diagnostics, configuration, visualization, and management workflows
  • Design and develop next-generation PACSystems software across embedded and workstation layers
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, retrospectives, Hackathons, Tech Talks, and Communities of Practice
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and industrial automation subject matter experts
  • Author and review structured software specifications
  • Apply AI-assisted and spec-driven development practices
  • Write automated unit tests and contribute to system-level testing
  • Identify and propose improvements to team processes and ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline plus 5+ years of experience; or Master's degree plus 3+ years of experience
  • Strong knowledge of embedded software development using C and C++
  • Basic understanding of Linux and/or VxWorks RTOS concepts, including real-time execution, concurrency, memory management, and debugging
  • Strong problem-solving skills and desire to understand complex, distributed control systems
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
  • Experience in embedded firmware development, real-time systems, or controller/runtime software
  • Familiarity with PLCs, industrial automation, process control, or discrete and hybrid manufacturing environments
  • Exposure to real-time distributed computing, deterministic scheduling, time-critical communications, or high-reliability control systems
  • Familiarity with industrial Ethernet and industrial internet protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, or MQTT
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
  • Exposure to automated testing, CI pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or system-level firmware validation
  • Experience with AI-assisted and spec-driven development workflows, including OpenAPI, Protobuf, GraphQL schemas, or JSON Schema

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
  • Medical insurance plans
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Family formation benefits
  • Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee resource groups
  • Recognition programs
  • Flexible time off plans, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave
  • Face-to-face and virtual training
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Project management development opportunities
  • On-the-job training
  • Work-life balance initiatives