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Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT)

Rheem

Hybrid
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Principal
Salary not listedPosted 11m ago

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Job description

Rheem is hiring a Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) — a full-time, based in Indianapolis, IN role. Apply directly on Rheem's careers page below.

Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT)

Location: Indianapolis, IN, United States

As a Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT), you will be a key player in designing, developing, and maintaining firmware systems related to electronic devices and hardware. Your expertise will bridge the gap between software and hardware, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. The Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) serves as the Technical Function Owner for Connectivity and IoT embedded platforms, providing technical leadership across software architecture, requirements engineering, and firmware development. This role is responsible for defining and maintaining scalable, reusable platform architectures, establishing system and subsystem requirements, driving technical decision-making, and ensuring successful execution across multiple product lines and development teams.

The Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) will partner closely with Product Owners, Systems, Hardware, Firmware, Cloud, Mobile, Quality, and Program teams to establish platform baselines, align technical direction, manage cross-functional dependencies, and deliver robust, secure, and scalable connectivity solutions.

The Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) role is ideal for a technical leader who can define architecture, govern requirements, and remain hands-on when needed to solve complex technical challenges.

This position will serve Rheem North America Division, located in Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid). This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. Relocation assistance is available. 

 

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.
Our Behavior Based Values set us apart:
  • Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
  • Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
  • Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
  • Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability
Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) at Rheem?

The required skills for Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) at Rheem include: IoT, Embedded Systems, Cloud Computing.

What is the seniority level for Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) at Rheem?

Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) at Rheem is a Principal level position.

How do I apply for Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) at Rheem?

You can view the full description and apply for Principal Firmware Engineer (IoT) at Rheem on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/rheem-principal-firmware-engineer-iot-qafi9.