Eaton · 20 hours ago
Lead Embedded Software Developer
Franksville, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $154K/yr
4+ years expEaton is a company focused on shaping the future of smart grid technology and high-performance protective relays. They are seeking a Lead Embedded Software Developer to drive architecture and development for Linux/RTOS-based platforms, collaborating with a team to build intelligent electronic devices for the electrical power distribution industry.
Electric Vehicle
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive platform architecture & new feature design to shape the next generation of real time, high performance embedded systems
Solve complex integration challenges across hardware and software interfaces—your engineering fingerprints will be everywhere
Design and build advanced IED functionality in C/C++, including protection algorithms, diagnostics, communication stacks, and cybersecurity features
Evaluate and optimize system performance, influencing critical hardware and firmware decisions
Champion embedded engineering excellence through code reviews, continuous integration, and modern development practices
Collaborate across disciplines—from systems engineering to marketing and operations—to bring new products to life
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of four years of experience in working on embedded systems or embedded software development
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc
Preferred
3+ years of professional C/C++ experience
Proven technical leadership in embedded product development
Experience with Embedded Linux (Yocto preferred)
Strong understanding of drivers, networking, and real‑time OS concepts
Exposure to virtualization, secure coding, cybersecurity, and UML modeling
Experience with Agile/Scrum, TDD, and unit‑test frameworks (GoogleTest, GoogleMock, xUnit++)
Familiarity with multi‑core systems and tools like Jira or Git
Knowledge of power systems, switchgear, or regulator controls
Benefits
Health and Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
Founded in 1911Dublin, Dublin, IRL
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Craig Arnold
Chairman and CEO
Gerard Devito
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Eaton Vehicle Group
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