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(MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.\n Job Description:\nMPS is seeking a hands-on, technically exceptional Software Engineer to support the software strategy, architecture, and execution for our Building Automation Systems product line. The Building Automation Systems (BAS) group develops integrated hardware, firmware, and software platforms that power next-generation commercial building controls, energy management systems, and intelligent automation technologies.\nThis candidate will own the full tech stack-from software, to embedded firmware and device connectivity to cloud services, data pipelines, and user-facing applications.\nThis role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-performance hardware-plus-software environments, understands real-time control systems, and can scale a platform that integrates IoT devices, sensors, gateways, cloud analytics, and building-level automation workflows.\nYou will shape the software direction of MPS’s Kinexis Smart Building Automation platform, build and mentor a world-class engineering team, and partner closely with hardware, product, and systems engineering to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions for commercial buildings worldwide.\nKey Responsibilities:\nTechnical Leadership & Architecture\nOwn the end-to-end architecture of the platform ecosystem, including software, embedded firmware, device communication protocols, cloud services, data pipelines, and user applications.\nDefine and enforce architectural standards for reliability, security, scalability, and long-term maintainability.\nDrive innovation in real-time control, sensor fusion, energy optimization algorithms, and building-level automation logic.\nBuild, mentor, and scale a high-performing software engineering organization.\nExecution & Delivery\nProvide hands-on technical leadership while guiding teams across embedded, cloud, and application layers.\nOversee development of mission-critical firmware for controllers, sensors, and power modules used in building automation systems.\nEnsure high-quality engineering delivery through strong CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and performance monitoring practices.\nPartner with internal and external teams to ensure seamless integration between platform components, modules, and third party interfaces.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with hardware, firmware, systems engineering, product, QA, manufacturing, and field engineering teams.\nTranslate customer requirements, building-automation standards, and regulatory constraints into robust software solutions.\nSupport key customer engagements, technical deep dives, and strategic partnerships.\nQuality, Security & Compliance\nEnsure platform reliability, cybersecurity, and data integrity across all BAS software components.\nLead efforts around secure boot, encrypted communication, OTA update security, and compliance with building-automation standards.\nDrive continuous improvement in system robustness, fault tolerance, and long-term maintainability.\nQualifications:\n\nRequired\n10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior technical leadership role.\nProven experience building and scaling complex, multi-layered platforms (software + embedded + cloud + applications).\nStrong background in embedded systems, real-time firmware, IoT connectivity, and device-to-cloud architectures.\nExpertise with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) and scalable backend design.\nExperience with communication protocols common in building automation (BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, BLE, Zigbee, or similar).\nDemonstrated ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver high-reliability systems.\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.\nPreferred\nExperience in building automation, industrial controls, energy management, or IoT device ecosystems.\nFamiliarity with power electronics, sensor systems, or hardware-software co-design.\nExperience with OTA update systems, device provisioning, and secure embedded architectures.\nPrior leadership in high-growth or hardware-centric technology companies.\nMaster’s degree in engineering or related discipline.\nMandrin Chinese proficiency is strongly preferred. \nMPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.\nPay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The target hiring range for this position is $170,000 - $220,000 annually.\nMonolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. 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