Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

Embedded Firmware Engineer - Thermal Platform

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWesterville, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience developing embedded control systems.
Strong proficiency in C and C++ with object-oriented design.
Experience developing software for embedded Linux and/or real-time operating system-based systems.
A solid understanding of control theory fundamentals, including proportional-integral-derivative control, feedforward control, and system stability.
Ability to design maintainable, abstracted control architectures.
Ability to abstract analog and digital input/output interactions.
Experience with near-real-time control algorithms and device communications using serial communications, RS-485, Modbus, and CAN bus.
Knowledge of distributed control architecture and design.
Experience with C++, C, Python, Bash shell, and Qt.
Experience with communication protocols including RS-232/485, Modbus, CAN bus, I2C, SPI, TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS, SNMP, Redfish, BACnet, Modbus TCP, RESTful APIs, and HTTPS.
Experience with embedded Linux and real-time operating systems, including FreeRTOS.
Experience with TI SoC, ARM, and x86 platforms.
Experience with VS Code, Cursor, and Docker.
Experience with GitLab version management.
Experience with BitBake, Yocto, and GitLab Pipelines.
Experience with device simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Knowledge of resource-constrained embedded application and platform design.

Responsibilities

Design and implement object-oriented control algorithms for thermal systems, including flow, temperature, and pressure regulation.
Architect modular, reusable control frameworks that scale across product variants.
Develop control software for embedded Linux near-real-time systems and microcontroller-based real-time systems.
Model and integrate physical system behavior into software, including sensors, actuators, and plant dynamics.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to define system interfaces and control strategies.
Ensure system robustness through fault handling, diagnostics, and safe-state behavior.
Optimize control performance within timing, resource, and hardware constraints.
Support system integration, validation, and root-cause analysis of field issues.
Perform full-lifecycle software application development, including design, programming, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, and integration.
Conduct product testing, including unit testing, bench testing, system integration testing, and field test support.
Provide software and firmware support for hardware development and testing.
Perform other tasks and activities as required by management.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with HVAC, thermal systems, or fluid control.
Familiarity with model-based design, simulation, or system identification.
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, such as Modbus and CAN.
Experience with multi-rate control systems and real-time scheduling considerations.
Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop testing or system validation frameworks.

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Linux Controls Engineer to design and develop object-oriented thermal control systems for our thermal management platform. This role requires both hands-on implementation and system-level design ownership of modern scalable, abstracted control solutions deployed on across embedded Linux and real-time environments. HVAC specific knowledge is highly desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and implement object-oriented control algorithms for thermal systems (e.g., flow, temperature, pressure regulation)
Architect modular, reusable control frameworks that support scalability across product variants
Develop control software for embedded Linux (near real-time) and microcontroller-based real-time systems
Model and integrate physical system behavior into software (sensors, actuators, plant dynamics)
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to define system interfaces and control strategies
Ensure robustness through fault handling, diagnostics, and safe-state behavior
Optimize control performance within timing, resource, and hardware constraints
Support system integration, validation, and field issue root-cause analysis
Full lifecycle software application development: Design, programming, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, integration
Product testing: Unit testing, bench testing, system integration testing, and field test support
Leadership: Effective team member and/or technical leadership, consistent positive attitude, creativity
Hardware development support: Software/firmware support for hardware development and testing
Other tasks and activities as required by management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience in embedded control systems development
Strong proficiency in C/C++ with object-oriented design
Experience developing software for embedded Linux and/or RTOS-based systems
Solid understanding of control theory fundamentals (PID, feedforward, system stability)
Demonstrated ability to design maintainable, abstracted control architectures
Abstracting analog and digital IO interactions
Near real time control algorithms and device communications with serial, RS485, Modbus, and CANbus
Distributed control architecture and design

Pefered Expereince:

Experience with HVAC, thermal systems, or fluid control
Familiarity with model-based design, simulation, or system identification
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, CAN)
Experience with multi-rate control systems and real-time scheduling considerations
Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing or system validation frameworks

Development Environment

Languages/Syntax: C++, C, Python, Bash Shell, Qt
Communication protocols: RS-232/485, Modbus, CANbus, I2C, SPI, TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS, SNMP, Redfish, BACnet, Modbus TCP, RESTful Api, HTTPS
Operating systems: embedded Linux and real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS)
Platforms: TI SoC, ARM, x86
Tools: VS Code, Cursor, and Docker
Version management: GitLab
Build system: BitBake, Yocto, GitLab Pipelines
Test: Device Simulation, Hardware in Loop (HIL)
Resource-constrained embedded application and platform design

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

Own it
Act with urgency
Foster a customer-first mindset
Think big and execute
Lead by example
Drive continuous improvement
Learn and seek out development
Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected].

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About the Company

Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

Vertiv builds power and cooling equipment that keeps data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities running through outages and heavy computing loads. Its Liebert cooling systems manage the heat generated by servers, while its power products protect equipment and distribute electricity. The company sells equipment directly and through distributors, then earns additional revenue from installation, maintenance, spare parts, and services throughout the equipment life cycle. Its portfolio also includes racks and software for monitoring and managing IT equipment. Vertiv became a standalone company in 2016 and is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Westerville, OH
Founded: 2016

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