Sr. Embedded Firmware Engineer, Kohler Ventures

Sr. Embedded Firmware Engineer, Kohler Ventures

Work Mode : Hybrid

• Location :
• Hybrid - 3 days / week onsite in New York City, NY or Palo Alto, CA

Opportunity

Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.

As Sr. Embedded Firmware Engineer at Kohler Ventures you will

Work directly with the Head of Software, software engineering team, and product teams

Design firmware architecture that can scale with the business growth of Kohler Ventures

Build the forward-looking vision and lead the effort to understand and drive requirements with hardware / software teams

Coordinate with product development teams to execute rollout / adoption of common libraries, services, and patterns

Measurably improve code normalization across one or more critical code concerns throughout the codebase

Skills / Requirements

Required Qualifications :

7+ years of professional software development experience

5+ years of experience in software design and development for embedded systems

Availability to work outside of standard business hours if needed to be able to collaborate with teams across multiple time zones

Ability to travel 10% of time both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a CS / engineering or related technical discipline from a reputed academic institution.Master’s preferred

Hands-on experience developing firmware for medical devices and other related devices

Strong technical experience in some of the following areas :

Proficient with OTA updates with Mender

Prior experience working with Yocto

Experience in working with common protocols such as RS-485, RS-232, SPI, USB, BLE and WiFi

Expert knowledge of embedded Linux configuration, development, board support packages, bootloaders, kernel, drivers, and application development in C / C++ High-level understanding of cloud and mobile app technologies and associated communication protocols

Champion for quality in code, processes, and culture

Strong ability to communicate complex technical and management information clearly and concisely

Positive, can-do attitude with a high degree of ownership and self-motivation to drive change

Entrepreneurial experience in a high growth technology focused company or startup

Exemplary collaboration skills across teams, geographies, and functions

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We will consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this opportunity.

The approved base salary range for this position is 103,950 - $138,650. The actual base salary offered to a candidate may be higher than the approved range. This will vary depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. This position is subject to Area Salary Differential (Cost of Living Adjustment) that ranges from 16% of base salary for the NYC metro area. The approved base salary range including ASD for this position is $120,582 - $170,834 depending on location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and a special project incentive. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.