You will report to the Team Leader/Manager, Embedded Software and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice, Poland.
Your Responsibilities
Firmware Development
Develop firmware components for multiple Rockwell Automation devices.
Implement and validate product features in your domain, such as network protocols (Ethernet/IP, CIP), controller runtime functions, or platform/OS services.
Perform firmware debugging and defect analysis, using systematic root cause analysis techniques.
Write unit tests and integration tests, contributing to CI/CD-driven quality workflows.
System Design & Architecture
Participate in requirements analysis, system design, and architecture discussions.
Create design documentation, including high-level and low-level specifications.
Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with embedded coding standards.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Participate in Agile/SAFe development activities (planning, reviews, retrospectives).
Collaborate with teams worldwide.
The Essentials - You Will Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation and Robotics, Electronics, or related IT degree (or equivalent practical experience).
Typically, 2+ years of practical software development experience in C++, using software lifecycle development methodologies (software requirements analysis, software design, software testing).
Knowledge of one or more of: network protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet-based communication), embedded systems architecture, or real-time operating systems (e.g. QNX, VxWorks).
Typically, 2+ years of experience in embedded systems firmware development and debugging.
Practical experience with version control systems like GitHub/GitLab and CI/CD systems like Jenkins.
Fluent English (B2 or higher).
"Can do" and "I'll find out" attitude.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have
Practical programming experience in Python or similar languages (to support testing activities and tooling).
Experience in industrial automation systems (PLCs, drives, I/O modules).
Practical knowledge of embedded security concepts or safety standards (e.g., IEC 62443, IEC 61508).
Experience with industrial network protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, CIP).
Familiarity with hardware-software interaction concepts (registers, interrupts, memory management, BSP/HAL).
Experience with real-time systems.
Experience in Agile software / SAFe development.
Collaborative mindset: willingness to support the team, share knowledge, experiment, and maintain technical documentation.
What We Offer
Our benefits package includes …
Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
On-demand digital course library for professional development.
Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
Employee Assistance Program.
Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
... and other local benefits!
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
