Lead Software Engineer/architect, Software Engineering Job in Whirlpool Corporation

Role: Software Engineer Embedded Systems
Company: Whirlpool Corporation

About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, driving innovation to enhance life at home. Our iconic brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, Whirlpool reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, with 59,000 employees and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers worldwide.

Key Highlights:

• #1 Fortune 500 Consumer Durable company
• Market leader in North America, Latin America & leading western brand in Asia
• Annual sales turnover of $21 billion globally
• 70 manufacturing & technology centers globally
• 3 manufacturing locations in India

Role Summary
We are seeking a talented software engineer with expertise in embedded software development to join Whirlpool s global software development team. This role focuses on developing software for smart and connected home appliances, contributing to next-generation IoT innovations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for Whirlpool products, with a strong focus on IoT integration.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into software architecture and development tasks.
• Apply state-of-the-art industry solutions and best practices in embedded development.
• Develop and integrate software adhering to coding standards, design documentation, and unit testing.
• Collaborate across functional, technical, and code reviews.
• Provide creative and scalable solutions to complex software challenges.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree in Electronics & Telecommunication (E&TC).
• 10+ years experience in embedded software development and microcontroller software design.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Strong expertise in IoT systems including TCP/IP stacks, WiFi networks, BLE, and RESTful protocols.
• Knowledge of network protocols (HTTPS, MQTT, JSON, XML).
• Understanding of encryption and OTA security protocols (TLS).
• Proficiency in C/C++, JavaScript, Java, Python, and Shell Scripting.
• Experience working in resource-constrained embedded environments.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, operating systems, networking, wireless standards, and security protocols.
• Strong passion for innovation, learning, and applying cutting-edge technology to consumer products.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

If you re passionate about working at the intersection of software and smart appliances, this is an excellent opportunity to join a global leader in home innovation.