Duracell is seeking a TestDev Engineer II to help shape the future of IoT battery monitoring solutions and adjacent services. In this role, you will design and implement test scripts, embedded applications, and validation strategies that ensure our system platform meets the highest standards of reliability and performance. You will collaborate closely with developers and testers to enhance user experience, contribute to analytics and algorithm development, and drive a culture of ownership, trust, collaboration and integrity.
We’re looking for someone with a tester’s mindset, strong coding skills, and a passion for real-world problem-solving. If you thrive on troubleshooting complex systems, writing automation scripts, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

This hybrid role is based in Atlanta, GA (Science Square Labs) with flexibility to work remotely.

• Design and develop firmware features for embedded IoT applications, focusing on battery monitoring and sensor integration.
• Create and implement test scripts and applications to validate system platform functionality.
• Develop algorithms and analytics to interpret sensor data and provide meaningful insights about the device’s environment.
• Optimize code for low-power operation in battery-operated hardware designs.
• Contribute to the development of functionality that enhances user experience.
• Implement and test various wireless communication protocols, primarily Wi-Fi and BLE.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading hardware schematics and using common debugging tools.
• Manage multiple tasks, effectively working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Ideate and create innovative and imaginative solutions to customers and user pain points.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of combined experience in embedded firmware development and test.
• Strong proficiency in C programming language.
• Experience with test methodologies.
• Familiarity with IoT systems, data processing, and associated communication protocols.
• Experience in debugging and problem-solving in a firmware development context.

• Basic hand tool use and mechanical assembly.Requires travel (up to 20%) may be international and domestic.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Wi-Fi, BLE, and RF technologies.
• Familiarity with FreeRTOS or similar real-time operating systems.
• Knowledge of power optimization techniques for battery-operated devices.
• Understanding of data structures such as JSON and transmission protocols such as UDP, MQTT, etc.
• Experience with LowCode systems such as OutSystems or Mendix.
• Additional programming language skills (Python, C++, etc.) beneficial for IoT development and data analysis.
• Experience diagnosing web site performance issues.
• Experience as a PEN tester.
  Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued

• Design and develop firmware features for embedded IoT applications, focusing on battery monitoring and sensor integration.
• Create and implement test scripts and applications to validate system platform functionality.
• Develop algorithms and analytics to interpret sensor data and provide meaningful insights about the device’s environment.
• Optimize code for low-power operation in battery-operated hardware designs.
• Contribute to the development of functionality that enhances user experience.
• Implement and test various wireless communication protocols, primarily Wi-Fi and BLE.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading hardware schematics and using common debugging tools.
• Manage multiple tasks, effectively working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Ideate and create innovative and imaginative solutions to customers and user pain points.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of combined experience in embedded firmware development and test.
• Strong proficiency in C programming language.
• Experience with test methodologies.
• Familiarity with IoT systems, data processing, and associated communication protocols.
• Experience in debugging and problem-solving in a firmware development context.
• Basic hand tool use and mechanical assembly.Requires travel (up to 20%) may be international and domestic