Requisition ID:
68636
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
The team you will be a part of
The Software Engineering team designs, develops or coordinates development/troubleshooting or debugging of moderately complex software programs for enhancements and new products. Performs high-level design/modeling to convert stakeholder needs into software solutions. Develops software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design. Develops the architectural guidelines, specifications, and technical standards and communicates to stakeholders.
This Role In Summary
We are looking for a talented software engineer with experience in designing and developing embedded software to be part of our global software development team at Whirlpool. You will be part of a diverse team that is responsible for developing the software for Whirlpool's smart and connected products.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Contribute to the overall design and development of software for Whirlpool products with a focus on IoT software and its integration with the rest of the software system.
- Understand system level requirements and translate into software architecture and development requirements
- Apply development skills and state of the art industry solutions for embedded software and bring the best of these solutions to Whirlpool products.
- Develop and integrate software using sound software development methodologies, including writing design documents, adhering to coding standards and creating and executing unit tests.
- Provide creative solutions to complex problems.
- Participate in functional, technical, and code reviews.
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Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 10+ years software development experience in embedded environments
- 8+ years of experience in software design with microcontrollers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- 10+ years software development experience in embedded environments
Preferred Skills And Experiences
- Strong knowledge in IoT Systems, TCP/IP Stacks, WiFi networks, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and RESTful protocols and how to apply them to building end-to-end IoT software systems
- Knowledge of network protocols and formats (HTTPS, MQTT, JSON, XML, etc)
- Knowledge of encryption and over-the-air security protocols (TLS).
- Knowledge of a variety of languages including C/C++, JavaScript, Java, Python and Shell Script
- Knowledge in working in resource constrained embedded environments
- Knowledge in computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, operating systems, networking protocols, wireless standards and protocols, security protocols, and APIs
- A passion for applying latest technologies into the development of innovative features and products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and a strong passion for learning
- A collaborative attitude and strong desire to succeed as part of a global cross-functional team
Additional Information
The Senior IoT Software Engineer is responsible for developing our connectivity software for mass-market, connected products. The role requires an understanding of software methodologies, latest development technologies, and best practices especially as they relate to developing Bluetooth and WiFi connected hardware products that communicate with mobile applications and cloud-based servers. They should also be comfortable working in an embedded software development environment optimizing the performance to the constraints of an embedded system running on a microcontroller in a resource constrained environment.Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool CorporationSee what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
