Principal Embedded Software Engineer

**Date Posted:** 2025-09-24 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** OT325: NSP - BLOOMFIELD, CT 212 WEST NEWBERRY RD, BLOOMFIELD, CT, 06002 USA Otis Elevator is on the lookout for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to spearhead the creation of embedded software for our commercial elevator products. The ideal candidate will have the ability to design solutions for elevator products on a global scale, and lead the development efforts in embedded software, field and factory tools, as well as simulation, testing, and automation activities. We're searching for talented, highly motivated, and forward-thinking individuals who are deeply committed to mentoring and possess excellent communication skills to ensure alignment across the organization. It's essential that candidates adhere to the Otis Absolutes of Safety, Ethics, and Quality. **On a typical day you will:** + Define the roadmap for embedded software, field and factory tools; guide architectural decisions and lead the execution of best practices for Otis software globally. + Provide strategic direction for global embedded software architecture, bringing advanced features, tools and functions from NAA market to global products (CPMI, OEO, Command App, SIMware, MSIM, Merlin suite). + Serve as the primary technical lead for the implementation of the next gen elevator product, focusing on an end-to-end solution that captures costs and impacts across various functions. + Understand and translate business requirements into technical implementation. + Establish and enforce coding standards and promote code reviews to deliver high cohesion software and nurture technical talent within the team. + Lead integration of cybersecurity features and standard practices into Otis products, improving the security of our embedded software and hardening our products against new risks as Otis transitions to network-based products with Otis ONE. + Partner with field customers to improve UI/UX, increasing first time fix rates and average troubleshooting time through improved controller software design. + Leverage software obsolescence strategy to build a roadmap which addresses the immediate needs of new equipment and modernization customers while reducing overhead costs associated with legacy software and driving opportunities for our upgrade business. + Participate in project planning, estimation and resource planning for complex tasks involving cross-functional teams, while supporting professional growth of team members through coaching and training. + Research, evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to improve the code modularity and reduce technical debt while significantly improving time to market of high-quality software. + Adopt automated controller software testing to improve the overall release cycle of software baselines by reducing time impact for regression testing and system level integration testing. Incorporate industry wide standards like CI/CD pipelines, automated system integration testing to strengthen the reliability of controller software. + Develop scalable upgrade solutions that mitigate obsolescence challenges and deliver value to our customers without requiring complete system overhaul / modernization. + Lead critical troubleshooting efforts for high value customers with legacy controllers and custom solutions. **What you will need to be successful:** + Requires advanced knowledge of software engineering, typically obtained through a combination of advanced education and experience. + BS or BA in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field with a minimum of 15 years of experience. + Alternatively, a master's degree in software engineering with a minimum of 12 years of experience. + Proven expertise in all aspects of product development process + Strong embedded C/C++ development experience + Strong VB.NET or VC# experience for designing of UI/UX simulator tools + Hands-on development experience with CAN, RS232, RS422, RS485, SPI, I2C, Timers, EEPROM and Flash Driver interfaces + Experience with source version control systems (Git, Subversion, Atlassian tools) + Experience leading multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, leveraging engineering teams in a matrix environment as well as directly managing external contractors + Working experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Event-Driven, etc.) + Experience with Kernel/Driver development and experience with system and application debugging + Thorough understanding of embedded systems development and experience with real time operating system (RTOS) + Experience with multi-threaded application and strong real time debugging experience with advanced tools like emulators, logic serial analyzers, remote debugging, scopes, serial line analyzer, JTAG/BDM and CANalyzer + Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally **Preferred Skills:** + Familiarity with build systems (Make, CMake, etc.) + Experience with Java + Experience with network protocols like TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast and practical experience with network profiling tools like Wireshark + Experience on ColdFire and ARM 32 bit microcontrollers + Experience with defect tracking software such as JIRA, Bugzilla + Ability to communicate across multiple disciplines, from executive level to functional experts in systems, hardware, validation/reliability, field, supply chain and manufacturing + Able to understand hardware design and schematics, including electrical 1-line and 3-line at high level + Able to work in elevator hoist ways and machine rooms as needed **Additional Comments:** Given the nature of the position, Otis Elevator does not support sponsorship, e.g. H-1B or TN petitions/applications, for this position. **What we offer:** + We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. + Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays + We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being. + Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family. +  Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance. + We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families. + Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program. + Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation. The salary range for this role is $140,000-$180,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here ( . Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! _Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. 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