Whirlpool Corporation · 1 day ago
Manager Embedded Software Engineer - WIFI Connectivity
Benton Harbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWhirlpool Corporation is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company that is focused on innovation to improve life at home. The Manager Embedded Software Engineer will lead the development of embedded software platforms for Whirlpool Smart Appliances, ensuring rapid innovation and product development in IoT and connectivity features.
Home Appliances
No H1B
Responsibilities
Be a technical lead member of the team that is responsible for designing and developing software platforms using Android/AOSP, Linux, or RTOS environments to support rapid innovation and product development
Take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining significant software components at system software or middleware layers
Working with partners to develop and deliver Linux, or RTOS BSP including board bring-up, hardware debugging, and optimizing low-level OS features
Stay abreast of the latest developments in Linux and guide the teams on how the developments impact our software development and roadmaps
Provide technical leadership and direction for team members
Investigate and apply emerging technologies and new design approaches
Develop and implement sound software development practices
Work in an Agile environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of experience as a technical lead for a software embedded function (such as operating systems development or IoT devices development)
3+ years of experience in embedded software development
3+ years of experience in C programming
3+ years of experience with Android's architecture, including experience with the Android Open-Source Project (AOSP)
1+ years of leadership skills
3+ years of experience Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Software Stacks
Preferred
Experience working in Linux including work in one or major subsystems within the OS
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Electronics, with adequate focus on embedded systems
Basic knowledge of Java or C++
Experience with debuggers such as GDB, LLDB, etc
Experience with Bluetooth and WiFi Protocol Analyzers [Ellisys, Teledyne LeCroy]
Experience working with the Linux open-source community is highly desired
Familiarity with standard hardware protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe, MIPI, HDMI, DDR)
Excellent problem-solving skills, especially debugging of complex software systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A passion for applying the latest technologies to the development of innovative features and products
A collaborative attitude and a strong desire to succeed as part of the team
Self-motivated and a strong passion for learning
Deep understanding of full product development lifecycle
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Whirlpool employee discount
Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
Kitchenettes
Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Company
Whirlpool Corporation
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110+ years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.22BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2009-10-30Grant· $19.33M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Mandy McIvor
Director, Architecture Leader, Global Laundry Platform
Ryan Strain
Senior Engineering Manager / Chief Product Owner (PLM & MBD)
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