About the position
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. Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Lead Software Engineer. This role is for our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI. The Lead Software Engineer will play a key role in the development of embedded software platform(s) that will drive innovation for Whirlpool Smart Appliances across the full range of products developed by Whirlpool. These software platforms range from running RTOS at the low-end to running Embedded Android at the high-end. These software platforms provide IoT/connectivity features, middleware to control the appliance, a framework for running machine learning models, and a user-interface framework to allow the development of product-specific user-interfaces. Relocation is available for eligible candidates. No visa sponsorship available.
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
Requirements
- 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
Nice-to-haves
- 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
- Beautiful, recently renovated office space
- free coffee
- biking/walking trails
- access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required)
- 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
