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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Carrier
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

Role Purpose

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will lead the development, integration, and troubleshooting of embedded software for Linux-based HVAC controller platforms. This role requires strong technical depth to handle complex development, drive system-level debugging, and proactively identify and manage technical risks, ensuring high-quality and reliable software delivery.

Role Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C/C on Linux-based platforms
  • Translate SSRD/SRS requirements into robust and scalable software implementations
  • Lead system-level debugging, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex software issues
  • Identify, track, and drive mitigation of technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges
  • Own critical software components and ensure quality, performance, and reliability
  • Perform and guide unit testing, integration testing, and validation activities
  • Collaborate with architects, systems, controls, and QA teams to ensure alignment and seamless integration
  • Support lab, factory, and field issue resolution, including critical escalations
  • Contribute to and drive adoption of Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 5 years of experience in C/C programming and embedded Linux systems
  • 5 years of experience in complex debugging and system-level problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, or related discipline.
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, or related discipline.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Docker, Conan, CMake, SonarQube)
  • Familiarity with HVAC control systems or industrial embedded platforms
  • Good understanding of software architecture, integration, and real-time/embedded systems
  • Ability to identify and manage technical risks across development lifecycle
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. 

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

  • Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
  • Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 21 April 2026

Job Applicant's Privacy Notice

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