Open since Jul 2026
Lead Embedded Software Engineer
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Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and validation of system software for embedded Linux environments, ensuring code reliability, reusability, and compliance with cybersecurity standards.
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About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
The Lead Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and validation of system software for embedded Linux environments, with particular attention to code reliability and reusability.
Responsibilities:
- Define and evolve the software architecture for new embedded products
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g. cybersecurity requirements)
- Develop, document and test software in Linux embedded environments
- Actively participate in code-review sessions and discussions over software design
- Improve continuous integration (CI) processes in order to increase build and deployment automation
- Collaborate with global teams to solve issues, perform debugging and increase software performances
Requirements:
- 8+ years experience in embedded development
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or similar
- Deep knowledge of C programming language
- Ability to translate business requirements into a technical design
- Rich experience in large-scale embedded projects
- Rich experience in solving various technical issues
- Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork ability
- Rich experience in multithread programming and inter-process communication (IPC)
- Rich knowledge of Linux kernel and drivers
- Knowledge of embedded distributions such as Yocto and Buildroot
- Good knowledge of Git versioning system
- Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts
- Knowledge of Rust programming language is preferred
- Knowledge of Zephyr project is preferred
- Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, MQTT, etc.) is preferred
- Experience of C# is preferred
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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