Lead Embedded Software Developer
EatonWisconsin, United States
Posted April 8, 2026
105000 - 154000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Eaton is an intelligent power management company focused on improving quality of life and environmental sustainability. Specializing in power management solutions for various industries including aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing, Eaton leverages electrification and digitalization to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. The company is committed to ethical business practices, sustainability, and equal employment opportunities.
Job Description
The expected annual salary range for this role is $105000 - $154000 a year. As a Lead Embedded Software Developer, you'll drive architecture and development for Linux/RTOSâbased platforms that must perform flawlesslyâevery millisecond counts. Youâll work handsâon with a collaborative team of software, hardware, and test engineers to build nextâgeneration intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) used across the electrical power distribution industry.
Requirements
- Drive platform architecture & new feature design to shape the next generation of real time, high performance embedded systems.
- Solve complex integration challenges across hardware and software interfacesâyour engineering fingerprints will be everywhere.
- Design and build advanced IED functionality in C/C++, including protection algorithms, diagnostics, communication stacks, and cybersecurity features.
- Evaluate and optimize system performance, influencing critical hardware and firmware decisions.
- Champion embedded engineering excellence through code reviews, continuous integration, and modern development practices.
- Collaborate across disciplinesâfrom systems engineering to marketing and operationsâto bring new products to life.
Benefits
- Health and Welfare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time away from work
- Unpaid time away from work