Software Engineer – Embedded Linux

At Johnson Controls, you’ll help shape the future of intelligent retail through our Sensormatic Solutions business. As a Software Engineer for Embedded Linux, you’ll work on cutting-edge embedded systems that power real-world retail devices used globally.

This is a great opportunity for a mid-level engineer who enjoys working close to hardware, solving complex problems, and building reliable, scalable systems.

Learn more: https://www.sensormatic.com/

How You Will Do It

• Contribute to product development for embedded retail devices aligned with business goals.
• Help deliver high-quality releases by contributing to software backlogs.
• Support continuous improvement through testing, debugging, and optimization.
• Use modern AI-assisted coding tools to enhance development efficiency.
• Work with global teams across Portugal, India, and the United States.

What we look for

• Background in consumer or industrial electronics.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems development.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience with embedded Linux (custom OS environments).

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or similar.
• Experience with the Yocto Project (custom Linux builds).
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT).
• Understanding of security concepts (SSL/TLS, authentication, encryption).
• Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART).

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.