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You will take ownership of the development and evolution of embedded systems, including industrial controllers, communications, and platform firmware.\nYour team will be 6-8 people and will be one of 20+ embedded teams located in Katowice.\nYou will work together also with other teams, located in USA, Singapore and Czechia.\nYou will report to the Team Leader/Manager, Embedded Software and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice, Poland.\nYour Responsibilities:\nFirmware DevelopmentDesign firmware components for multiple Rockwell Automation devices.Implement and validate product features in your domain, such as network protocols (Ethernet/IP, CIP), controller runtime functions, or platform/OS services.Perform firmware debugging and defect analysis, using systematic root cause analysis techniques, and apply prioritization based on the most complex and critical problems.Write unit tests and integration tests, contributing to CI/CD-driven quality workflows.\nSystem Design & ArchitectureParticipate in requirements analysis, system design, and architecture discussions, taking responsibility for components or features.Create design documentation, including high-level and low-level specifications.Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with embedded coding standards.Lead analysis and resolution of complex system-level issues.\nCollaboration & Continuous ImprovementParticipate in Agile/SAFe development activities (planning, reviews, retrospectives).Mentor less experienced engineers and support knowledge sharing within the team.Contribute to technical decision-making and improve development processes.Collaborate with teams worldwide\nThe Essentials - You Will Have:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation and Robotics, Electronics, or related IT degree (or equivalent practical experience).\nTypically, 5+ years of practical software development experience in C++, using software lifecycle development methodologies (software requirements analysis, software design, software testing).\nKnowledge of one or more of: network protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet-based communication), embedded systems architecture, or real-time operating systems (e.g. QNX, VxWorks).\nTypically, 5+ years of experience in embedded systems firmware development and debugging.\nPractical experience with version control systems like GitHub/GitLab and CI/CD systems like Jenkins.\nFluent English (B2 or higher).\n“I'll figure it out and help others do the same.” mindset.\nThe Preferred - You Might Also Have:\nPractical programming experience in Python or similar languages (to support testing activities and tooling).\nExperience in industrial automation systems (PLCs, drives, I/O modules).\nExperience working across multiple hardware platforms or SoC architectures.\nPractical knowledge of embedded security concepts or safety standards (e.g., IEC 62443, IEC 61508) and product certification workflows (TÜV, ODVA).\nExperience with industrial network protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, CIP).\nFamiliarity with hardware-software interaction concepts (registers, interrupts, memory management, BSP/HAL).\nExperience with real-time systems.\nFamiliarity with hardware debugging tools (e.g., Lauterbach, JTAG, and logic analyzers).\nExperience in Agile software / SAFe development.\nCollaborative mindset: willingness to support the team, share knowledge, experiment, and maintain technical documentation.\nWhat We Offer:\nMedical Plan - Includes coverage for partners and children. Paid by Rockwell, subject to tax and social security contributions payable by you.\nMedicover Sport Program - Includes a sports card with weekly entries to sports, recreation and wellbeing facilities within the Medicover network.\n Pension Scheme - Participation in Employee Capital Plans (PPK), a voluntary long-term retirement savings program provided in accordance with statutory requirements.\nLife insurance - Group life insurance, including disability coverage. 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