Analyst, Software Engineering

This role in summary

Whirlpool is looking for qualified candidates for the role of,  IoT Software Engineer, Senior Analyst, and Engineering. This role will be located at our Benton Harbor, MI or Chicago, IL.

The IoT Software Engineer is responsible for developing our connectivity software for Whirlpool’s connected products. The role requires an understanding of software methodologies, latest development technologies, and best practices especially as they relate to developing Bluetooth and WiFi connected hardware products that communicate with mobile applications and cloud-based servers. They should also be comfortable working in an embedded software development environment optimizing the performance to the constraints of an embedded system running on a microcontroller in a resource constrained environment.

We are looking for a talented software engineer with experience in designing and developing embedded software to be part of our Matter software development team at Whirlpool. You will be part of a diverse team that is responsible for developing the software for Whirlpool’s smart and connected products.

Your responsibilities will include

• Contribute to the overall design and development of software for Whirlpool products with a focus on IoT software and its integration with the rest of the software system
• Understand system level requirements and translate into software architecture and development requirements
• Apply development skills and state of the art industry solutions for embedded software and bring the best of these solutions to Whirlpool products
• Develop and integrate software using sound software development methodologies, including writing design documents, adhering to coding standards and creating and executing unit tests
• Provide creative solutions to complex problems
• Participate in functional, technical, and code reviews

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of embedded software development experience

Preferred skills and experiences

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Knowledge in IoT Systems, TCP/IP Stacks, WiFi networks, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and RESTful protocols and how to apply them to building end-to-end IoT software systems
• Knowledge of network protocols and formats (HTTPS, MQTT, JSON, XML, etc)
• Knowledge of encryption and over-the-air security protocols (TLS).
• Knowledge of a variety of languages including C/C++, Python and Shell Script 
• Knowledge in working in resource constrained embedded environments 
• Knowledge in computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, operating systems, networking protocols, wireless standards and protocols, security protocols, and APIs
• A passion for applying latest technologies into the development of innovative features and products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and a strong passion for learning
• A collaborative attitude and strong desire to succeed as part of a global cross-functional team

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Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply  ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday

• 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