Requisition ID: 61167

　　ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

　　Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2022, the company reported approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

　　This role in summary

　　The lead software engineer will play a key role in the development of embedded software platform(s) that will drive innovation for Whirlpool Smart Appliances across the full range of products developed by Whirlpool. These software platforms range from running RTOS at the low-end to running Embedded Android at the high-end. These software platforms provide IoT/connectivity features, middleware to control the appliance, a framework for running machine learning models, and a user-interface framework to allow the development of product-specific user-interfaces.

　　Your responsibilities will include

　　Be a technical lead member of the team that is responsible for designing and developing software platforms using Android/AOSP, Linux, or RTOS environments to support rapid innovation and product development

　　Take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining significant software components at system software or middleware layers

　　Working with partners to develop and deliver Linux, or RTOS BSP including board bring-up, hardware debugging, and optimizing low-level OS features

　　Stay abreast of the latest developments in Linux and guide the teams on how the developments impact our software development and roadmaps

　　Provide technical leadership and direction for team members

　　Investigate and apply emerging technologies and new design approaches

　　Develop and implement sound software development practices

　　Work in an Agile environment

　　Minimum requirements

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　5+ years of experience in embedded software development

　　3+ years of experience in C programming

　　2+ years of experience with Android's architecture, including experience with the Android Open-Source Project (AOSP)

　　Preferred skills and experiences

　　Experience creating or modifying a BSP for Android SoM

　　Excellent knowledge of bootloader, hardware interfaces, and driver development

　　Excellent knowledge of the Linux stack and kernel

　　Experience in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth driver development

　　Experience working in Linux including work in one or major subsystems within the OS

　　Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Electronics, with adequate focus on embedded systems

　　Basic knowledge of Java or C++ Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lldb, etc.

　　Experience working with the Linux open-source community is highly desired

　　Familiarity with standard hardware protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe, MIPI, HDMI, DDR)

　　Excellent problem-solving skills, especially debugging of complex software systems

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　A passion for applying the latest technologies to the development of innovative features and products

　　A collaborative attitude and a strong desire to succeed as part of the team

　　Self-motivated and a strong passion for learning

　　Deep understanding of full product development lifecycle

　　RSRWH

　　Additional information

　　Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

　　Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Friday.

　　We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

　　Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.

　　Two-Week Work Remote from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

　　Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

　　Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

　　See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

　　At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.