Senior Software Engineer

Posted:
3/30/2025, 1:51:57 PM

Location(s):
Connecticut, United States ⋅ Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Remote

Date Posted:

2025-03-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT325: NSP - BLOOMFIELD, CT 212 WEST NEWBERRY RD, BLOOMFIELD, CT, 06002 USA

Role overview:

Would you like to join a truly international, talent-driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation, and Employee Opportunity? Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? Otis is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, located in Bloomfield, Connecticut to develop embedded software for our commercial elevator products. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a team environment while benefiting from guidance from senior team members. You'll be instrumental in designing and developing embedded controls for our elevator products, contributing to the advancement of modern transportation solutions. The selected candidate must have a background in embedded (system) software development, devices/system interaction and troubleshooting, and will be involved in all aspects of the system software development process (concept, design, validation and production).

On a typical day you will:

  • Coordinate a wide range of activities on projects for various elevator control system components including control boards and field tools.

  • Be responsible for implementing software features in embedded software for elevator systems and for implementing change requests in high-level C/C++ language.

  • Develop and execute unit and integration tests in an engineering lab environment with hardware simulators.

  • Document test procedures, test results, software requirements and design implementation details.

  • Adapt quickly to an existing, complex environment and develop a complete understanding of elevator control hardware and its interfaces to other system components.

  • Be responsible for regression testing for the support of software releases and supporting existing elevator control software by developing new features and enhancing existing features.

  • Perform configuration control and change management of new software and troubleshooting field issues while providing appropriate software solutions.

  • Adhere to established coding standards and promote code reviews to deliver high cohesion software.

  • Work on both legacy elevator controls and new product development.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience or a Master’s degree in Software Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience

  • Strong embedded C/C++ development experience

  • Possess strong technical expertise in the relevant area, with hands-on experience in embedded systems using Embedded Linux or other RTOS such as VxWorks, ThreadX, or Green Hills. Skilled in inter-process communication and developing multithreaded applications

  • Proficient experience in VB.NET or VC# for designing UI/UX simulator tools.

  • Hands on development experience with either of the communication protocols like CAN, RS232, RS422, RS485, SPI, I2C, Timers, EEPROM and Flash Driver interfaces.

  • Experience with source version control systems (Git, Subversion, Atlassian tools)

  • Experience with multi-threaded application and real time debugging experience with advanced tools like emulators, logic serial analyzers, remote debugging, scopes, serial line analyzer, JTAG/BDM and CANalyzer.

  • Talented, highly motivated, and forward-thinking individual who demonstrates great flexibility and a strong commitment to continuous learning

  • Possess excellent communication skills to ensure alignment across the organization. Adherence to the Otis Absolutes of Safety, Ethics, and Quality is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Java or Python

  • Experience on ColdFire and ARM 32-bit microcontrollers

  • Experience with defect tracking software such as JIRA, Bugzilla

  • Understanding Cyber Security

  • Able to understand hardware design and schematics, including electrical 1-line and 3-line at high level

  • Able to work in elevator hoistways and machine rooms as needed

  • Working experience in product-based companies.

Perks and Benefits:

  • 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution 

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment 

  • Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays  

  • Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs 

  • Life insurance and disability coverage 

  • Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance 

  • Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits 

  • Adoption assistance 

  • Tuition reimbursement program 

  • Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities 

The salary range for this role is $93,000-$138,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future.  Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.  

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio 

You may recognize our products in some of the worlds most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs  

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.  We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here 

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! 

Otis is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.

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