Senior Software Engineer, Embedded
Job Summary
Job Description
The Senior Software Engineer designs and develops embedded software and diagnostic solutions for Plug Power’s fuel cell systems. This role involves maintaining existing platforms and creating new solutions to enhance system functionality and deliver high-quality products. Responsibilities include developing embedded drivers, Windows interface programs, and diagnostic algorithms. The engineer ensures software meets quality standards, performs ongoing analysis and improvements, and debugs hardware. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to support electro-mechanical technology and meet project objectives.
Must have:
- Design and develop embedded software solutions for fuel cell systems.
- Implement embedded software for improved performance and interfacing.
- Develop embedded drivers for various boards.
- Create Windows programs to interface/test embedded software.
- Design diagnostic software and algorithms.
- Ensure software solutions meet rigorous quality standards.
- Analyze and make ongoing software improvements.
- Debug and test hardware and embedded products.
- Maintain current documentation of all software phases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners.
- Bachelor's degree in software, computer, or electrical engineering.
- 7+ years in real-time embedded software development.
Good to have:
- Knowledge of fuel cell systems
Perks:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral program
- Employee Assistance Program
10 skills required
Job Details
Senior Software Engineer, Embedded
Status: Exempt (salaried)
Location: This is an onsite position based in Slingerlands, NY
Position Summary
The Senior Software Engineer role is responsible for the design and development of embedded software and diagnostic solutions for Plug Power’s fuel cell systems. By maintaining current software platforms and also designing new software solutions to enhance fuel cell system functionality, the Software Engineer helps deliver high quality products to our customers in the field. Effective software solutions integrated within our fuel cell systems provide visibility into system performance while allowing users to easily interface with Plug Power units. The ideal candidate for this role must be highly collaborative and effective at working with cross-functional partners to develop robust software solutions in support of electro-mechanical technology.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop and implement embedded software solutions for fuel cell systems to yield improved performance and ease of interfacing
- Specific design and development responsibilities include:
- Embedded drivers for various boards
- Windows programs to interface/test embedded software/devices
- Diagnostic software and algorithms
- Ensure software solutions meet rigorous quality standards
- Regularly analyze software solutions and make ongoing improvements to increase product quality
- Debug/test hardware and embedded products within systems as required
- Maintain current documentation of all software phases concurrent with Plug Power policy
- Commit to ongoing cross-functional collaboration to better understand technology requirements and calibrate design efforts accordingly
- Support project teams and collaborate as needed to meet project objectives
- Represent Plug Power in a professional manner in all interactions; support the philosophy of the organization to provide high-performing technology to maximize customer satisfaction
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Bachelors in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or other relevant field of study
- 7+ years of experience in real-time embedded software development
- Database interface experience - i.e. Microsoft SQL Server
- Experience using bug tracking databases
- Experience with version control software
- Strong familiarity with software development process
- Knowledge of fuel cell systems is a plus
- Experience with any or all of the following highly preferred
- Microchip PIC/dsPIC Series experience (dsPIC 33F, PIC18F)
- Driver development experience including CAN, USB, I2C, SPI Drivers, Bootloaders, A/D etc
- Fluency in C/C++, Assembler
- TMS Processor Development Background
- UL 1998 Code Certification Experience
- C# .NET
- Labview
- Excellent design, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Results-oriented and driven work style
- Excellent task-oriented follow-through
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