Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 7, 2026. Emerson scores A on the Alion truth index.
At Emerson, we help the world run safer and smarter. As a global leader in automation, our Analytical Instruments organization develops advanced technologies and solutions that safeguard industries and keep critical systems running.
Join our Liquid Analysis team in Shakopee, MN, as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, where you'll focus primarily on new product development while also supporting sustaining engineering for process analytical equipment that protects water quality, supports life sciences, strengthens industrial safety, and serves industries worldwide.
If solving complex engineering problems with software excites you, this is an opportunity to help shape the architecture and technical foundation for an important new generation of product - become part of a team that’s growing, learning, and focused on delivering results!
IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL:
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of embedded software for new products and major product enhancements.
- Solve complex embedded software and hardware/software integration challenges, staying hands-on with development, debugging, and system integration.
- Lead complex software efforts from concept through completion, breaking down technical work, coordinating execution, managing dependencies and risks, and helping the team deliver results.
- Provide approachable, collaborative technical leadership and mentoring, helping engineers solve difficult problems and grow their capabilities.
- Partner with engineering leadership and global, cross-functional teams to build alignment, make sound technical decisions, and move complex work forward.
- Drive disciplined engineering practices aligned with our SDLA and IEC 62443-4-1, including requirements, design, cybersecurity, implementation, testing, reviews, documentation, and release.
- Define and improve software architectures, interfaces, development approaches, and testability across products and platforms.
- Lead meaningful technical and peer reviews that improve software quality and engineering outcomes.
- Explore and apply new technologies, tools, and approaches that advance our products and software engineering capabilities.
WHO YOU ARE: You take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. You deal constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes. You grow from hardships and negative experiences You partner with others to get work done. You admit mistakes and gain insight from experiences.
FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
- 8 years of embedded software development
- Demonstrated technical leadership of complex embedded software development, including architecture, design, work breakdown, and mentoring.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
- Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred
- Deep knowledge of real-time, multi-threaded embedded systems and microcontroller-based products
- Strong proficiency in C/C++, with expertise in modular embedded software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns, and UML
- Hands-on experience with embedded Ethernet and TCP/IP networking, including industrial Ethernet protocols and stacks such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and PROFINET
- Working knowledge of embedded communication interfaces and industrial protocols such as CAN, SPI, UART/SCI, I²C, HART, Modbus, and PROFIBUS
- Demonstrated success solving complex embedded software and system-level technical problems
- Experience with secure software development lifecycle practices; familiarity with IEC 62443-4-1 or similar product cybersecurity standards preferred
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical designs, decisions, and tradeoffs
- Experience applying AI-assisted engineering tools and approaches to improve software development, testing, debugging, and engineering productivity
- Demonstrated experience leading complex software efforts, including architecture and design decisions, technical planning and work breakdown, coordinating work across engineers, and mentoring others.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
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