Eaton’s Electrical Sector Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) Center of Excellence is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in our Montreal, Québec, Canada location. Position Overview: There is no better time to join Eaton than in this exciting era of power management. We’re reimagining innovation by adapting digital technologies — connected devices, data models and insights — to transform power management for safer and more sustainable and efficient power use. Our teams are collaborating to build the best digital solutions for our customers. We are looking for digital talent who want to help set the direction for this digital transformation and create new ways of working and thinking, for ourselves and our customers. Eaton’s Distributed Energy Resource Management Solutions Center of Excellence (DERMS CoE) is looking for a lead software engineer to join our multidisciplinary and global team responsible for developing C++ code and integrator-specific solutions for Eaton’s Linux-based, Ethernet-enabled, multi-protocol communications toolkits and associated products. You will be a part of our newly formed DERMS CoE working within our Electrical Sector Businesses, Eaton Research Labs, and Digital Offices. The DERMS CoE will help to accelerate the company’s capabilities through the development of secure, reliable, integrated, and reusable connectivity and IoT platforms, providing a foundation for our businesses to more rapidly development innovative products and services. As a part of the DERMS CoE in this role you will be responsible for: Taking a leading role in developing, documenting and unit testing distributed energy resources (DER) inverter controls logic and solutions for use on specialized hardware running Linux. Developing quality code associated with all aspects of the Linux Toolkit and working closely with test engineers on validation efforts utilizing C++, Python, and Codesys Providing engineering and adoption support for other Eaton teams using the Linux Toolkit in development of their products. Participating in technical design and architectural efforts. Participating in agile development planning efforts Supporting country specific DER grid codes and advanced inverter control functions for European operator (electric service providers) Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will: Fully participate in all team activities, developing architectures, writing software, maintaining quality, implementing and maintaining processes and written technical specifications. Develop a detailed understanding of the Linux Toolkit’s software architecture and ongoing development efforts, in order to fully participate in software development, technical reviews and maintenance efforts. Provide technical support to other Eaton development teams who use the Linux Toolkit in their product development. Develop, document and review source code in a continuous integration environment. Fully participate in team efforts to research and document system requirements, architectural specifications, and Linux and product-specific configurations. Demonstrate disciplined product development experience and support of team efforts towards on time delivery in an agile product development environment. Fully participate in team activities to estimate implementation efforts for new requirements. Participate in efforts to improve processes within the team and businesses. Utilize a high degree of creative ability, engineering skills and independent judgment to accomplish personal and team-focused objectives. Implement and validates control algorithms that are code-generated from MATLAB and will have to iterate with this tool Coordination with OS developing team for embedded Linux building blocks When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we as individuals and as a company are stronger. Qualifications Required qualifications: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering or a closely related mathematic, technical, or science degree from an accredited institution 5+ years of progressive experience in the development of software for network-enabled products. 2+ years of recent experience developing C++ applications in a Linux environment. Full life-cycle development experience Preferred Qualifications: Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline Experience with Industrial IP protocols: Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, Bacnet TCP, … Experience developing toolkits / SDKs used in diverse applications Demonstrable experience using Eclipse IDE in Linux, MS Azure, or MS Visual Studio Experience with CI/CD DevOps Python and Codesys experience a plus Experience with time synchronization and data serialization Relevant experience designing in-app test functionality or appropriate test APIs. Experience working with global teams. Significant experience with a range of industrial communicating products including industrial control, power metering, data center and power utility Experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools Experience working in a scrum team Experience designing real-time control systems Experience with Agile Development Processes Position Criteria: Full understanding of key computer science concepts (Data Structures, Algorithms,etc…) Comprehensive knowledge of IP networking protocols (TCP/UDP/IP) Experience using object oriented design patterns Experience developing embedded Linux firmware Full understanding of Linux Kernel and toolchains Has built and/or configured 3rd party Linux packages Experience developing unit tests Proficiency with configuration/change management processes and tools Understands cybersecurity considerations and counter measures Technical Learning: Must demonstrate knowledge of current software and hardware development/engineering methodologies. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: : https://www.eaton.com/ca/en-gb/company/policies-and-statements/accessibility.html What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Engineering Region: North America – Canada Organization: Electrical Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring region only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time