Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Edge Protocols (Minneapolis, MN)

at  SmartThings

DESCRIPTION

We’re SmartThings, one of the leading IoT ecosystems in the world, creating the most effortless way for anyone to create a smart home. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung, our corporate offices are based in Minneapolis and the Bay Area.
More than 270 million people worldwide use SmartThings to control and manage their connected life. SmartThings delivers simple, powerful experiences across Samsung’s leading portfolio of phones, TVs, and appliances, and we offer the most versatile smart home experience as an open platform with a rich partner ecosystem. As a founding member of Matter, we are a leader in the industry to help make smart homes more secure, reliable and seamless to use.
Like the smartphone revolution, smart home technology is transforming the way we interact with the world around us. With SmartThings products, we’re reducing global emissions, improving service industries, and creating a safer, smarter planet. Come be a part of the transformation with us! Do the SmartThings!

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

What You Bring On Day One (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in a software development role
• Experience using Rust, C/C++ and/or other Object Oriented programming languages
• Experience with various software design patterns and their applications
• Experience with and/or willingness to learn additional languages such as Lua
• Working knowledge of source control (preferably git and GitHub/GitLab)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well in a diverse, team-focused environment

Desired Skills

• 8+ years of experience in a software development role and experience mentoring more junior engineers
• Passion for gadgets, IoT, and smart devices
• Experience with modern IP networking
• Experience working with communication protocols and networking technologies such as Matter, WiFi, Thread, Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Z-Wave
• Excellence at writing software in Rust
• Familiarity with an embedded Linux Environment
• Experience working with external partners and vendors to deliver customer-facing products

We’re looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who’ll be responsible for the development of software for the adoption and integration of smart home networking protocols like Matter for the SmartThings Hub platform. In this role, you will:

• Design and develop high-quality software, primarily in Rust
• Serve as a technical leader on projects, often working closely with Cloud and Mobile teams to solve challenging problems and develop exciting new features
• Lead technical discussions with key stakeholders (engineering, product, etc.)
• Participate in cross-functional design discussions and code reviews
• Collaborate with partners on new features to improve user experience

This is a great opportunity to get involved with a brand new protocol like Matter in the exciting smart home industry while working alongside a group of highly talented and quality-focused engineers.