Firmware Technical Expert

You will be working in the Secure Power Business Division within Schneider Electric to develop systems
and platforms that allow secure power products to be monitored and configured by the customer over the
customers network.

The systems will also need to integrate into existing Schneider Electric on premise
and cloud-based solutions.
Key tasks and responsibilities
• Develops firmware for new and existing company products both within teams and on their own.
• Assists in formulating customer requirements.
• Help in the design and architecture of product solutions as well as creating engineering documents.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of products and processes.
• Works with Technical Support on customer issues.
• Participates in code inspections.
• Understands new technologies and has a good ability and interest in learning.

Understands how
these technologies impact our work.
• Mentors junior staff.
• Some international travel will be required from time to time (1-2 weeks per year)

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Minimum Education
A B.Sc or B.Eng degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering or
equivalent.
Experience Required
• 6+ years of experience in a professional environment working on application development
Job Advertisement - Firmware Engineer October 2025
• 3+ years of experience programming in C
• Developing embedded applications for Linux or RTOS based systems.
• Proven ability to work with embedded hardware platforms and debuggers.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networks and application-level protocols such as SNMP, Modbus and BACnet.
• Track record of using AI tools effectively in developing embedded systems.
• Experience in developing embedded AI agents.
• Knowledge on Secure Development Lifecycle practices.
• Creating software design using UML or other software design practices.
• Eagerness to learn and take ownership of hands-on projects.
• Proven track record of delivering quality solutions and/or products.
• Good team building and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide estimates to a project manager for work undertaken.
• Proven to be adaptable and able to work on a variety of activities simultaneously.
• Shows understanding and appreciation of processes and issues relevant to the job.
• Ability to work on vague as well as concrete tasks independently.
• Eagerness to learn about business and technology trends.
• Knowledge of analysis techniques - can break down complex tasks easily.
• Demonstrated creativity in their solutions.
• Take calculated risks on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate in their work.
Experience Desired
• Experience with embedded web frameworks
• Experience with webservices and API design.
• Working with hardware debuggers.
• Working knowledge of ARM based CPU's
• Working with IOT protocols.
• Experience with using AI and some experience creating...