Requisition ID: 65327 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

 

Whirlpool is looking for qualified candidates for the role of,  IoT Software Engineer, Senior Analyst, and Engineering. This role will be located at our Benton Harbor, MI or Chicago, IL.

 

The IoT Software Engineer is responsible for developing our connectivity software for Whirlpool’s connected products. The role requires an understanding of software methodologies, latest development technologies, and best practices especially as they relate to developing Bluetooth and WiFi connected hardware products that communicate with mobile applications and cloud-based servers. They should also be comfortable working in an embedded software development environment optimizing the performance to the constraints of an embedded system running on a microcontroller in a resource constrained environment.

 

We are looking for a talented software engineer with experience in designing and developing embedded software to be part of our Matter software development team at Whirlpool. You will be part of a diverse team that is responsible for developing the software for Whirlpool’s smart and connected products.

Your responsibilities will include

 

Contribute to the overall design and development of software for Whirlpool products with a focus on IoT software and its integration with the rest of the software systemUnderstand system level requirements and translate into software architecture and development requirementsApply development skills and state of the art industry solutions for embedded software and bring the best of these solutions to Whirlpool productsDevelop and integrate software using sound software development methodologies, including writing design documents, adhering to coding standards and creating and executing unit testsProvide creative solutions to complex problemsParticipate in functional, technical, and code reviewsMinimum requirements

 

 

Bachelor’s Degree2+ years of embedded software development experiencePreferred skills and experiences

 

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer ScienceKnowledge in IoT Systems, TCP/IP Stacks, WiFi networks, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and RESTful protocols and how to apply them to building end-to-end IoT software systemsKnowledge of network protocols and formats (HTTPS, MQTT, JSON, XML, etc)Knowledge of encryption and over-the-air security protocols (TLS).Knowledge of a variety of languages including C/C++, Python and Shell Script Knowledge in working in resource constrained embedded environments Knowledge in computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, operating systems, networking protocols, wireless standards and protocols, security protocols, and APIsA passion for applying latest technologies into the development of innovative features and productsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated and a strong passion for learningA collaborative attitude and strong desire to succeed as part of a global cross-functional team

 

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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 from anywhere 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 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

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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.