Lead Embedded Software Engineer ,COOPER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026.
About Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
More about the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join our Wavelinx WAC team in Atlanta, Georgia or Peachtree City, Georgia, with Signify.
Cooper Lighting Solutions, a business unit of Signify, the world leader in lighting.
In this role, you will lead the design, development, testing, and optimization of embedded software solutions for connected systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to develop reliable, high-performance software from concept through product release.
What you’ll do
- Design, develop, test, document, and maintain embedded software applications, subsystems, and components aligned with system requirements, project goals, and industry standards.
- Create optimized, high-performance software solutions for resource-constrained platforms and support their successful integration into connected products and systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, global technical communities, and research organizations to incorporate customer needs, market insights, and emerging technologies into engineering solutions.
- Produce technical specifications, development reports, design documentation, and other project deliverables while supporting intellectual property creation and protection.
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and provide technical coaching and mentoring to strengthen the team’s embedded software knowledge and capabilities.
More about you
While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on embedded systems.
- 10 or more years of embedded software development experience, including strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
- Strong knowledge of embedded development concepts and experience developing software for resource-constrained platforms.
- Experience working with IoT, smart home, connected systems, or similar technologies preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical work, collaborate across functions, and coach or mentor other engineers.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship needs.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: $122,570 $163,420 (based on experience level)
Bonus: target bonus opportunity 15%
Benefits Overview: Company subsidized benefits plan offerings that include Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, 401K retirement plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays/personal days, tuition reimbursement and products discounts. Ability to purchase supplemental benefits that include supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, vision insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, health care flexible spending account and dependent care flexible spending account
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Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
Come join us, and together we can light up the future.