[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer, Embedded @NRG

Role Description

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be working on the design, implementation, delivery, and maintenance of application-level software running on new embedded Linux based smart home devices. This software will be responsible for integrating smart home devices over various wireless protocols into the Vivint ecosystem and using them to build compelling user experiences.

• Expected to solve problems, collaborate in a team setting, and complete complex software development tasks.
• Communicate effectively and write high quality code.
• Learn new skills and technologies.

You will be working with a team of software, hardware, and quality engineers who are passionate about building great products and unique experiences for our customers. You will also work closely with product leadership to identify and design solutions for pain points within our business and our customer base.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with modern C++.
• Experience with QT/QML framework for building User Interfaces.
• Experience building user interfaces on web or mobile platforms is also beneficial.
• Experience with other languages including Python or Rust.
• Understanding of common web/IoT protocols including HTTP, MQTT, JSON, protobufs, etc.
• Understanding of object oriented software design patterns.
• Experience with compiling, unit testing and debugging in a Linux environment.
• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience.

Requirements

• Experience leveraging generative AI tools to design, build, debug, and review production quality software (i.e. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Experience with wireless protocols such as WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, or Z-Wave.

Benefits

• NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• Employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
• EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
• Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.