Principal Engineer, Software - Round Rock, TX

Position Summary	​The Software Principal Engineer is responsible for the development, testing and maintenance of software systems. This position requires a working understanding of data structures and algorithms and the candidate needs to be able to display the ability to create functions using a description of the inputs and outputs. This is to be accomplished with only general directions from a Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager.
Location	Round Rock, TX
Salary	Up to $115,000 with up to 25% in performance bonus
Benefits	Full benefits with 401k match, PTO
Key Requirements
Work Schedule	Monday to Friday, on-site
Team / Department Structure
Company Size	Large manufacturing company
Career Path
Job Description	​ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develops software for embedded applications including but not limited to communication between peripherals, control algorithms, and simulations. Tests software using testing frameworks and hardware simulations. Documents software as functions are added and modify and update documentation of software written by others. Supports other departments and customers by addressing technical questions outside general design guidelines. Creates and maintains system software components including device drivers, firmware and tools to manage the hardware. Work with power electronics teams to bring up hardware, test functionality, debug and performance Analyzes existing software to debug and troubleshoot field issues that may arise. Reviews product compliance to company standards, customer requirements, industry standards and regulations. Develops strategy to achieve product compliance and certification. Leads the preparation of technical papers and provides input to invention disclosures. Represents the Company before customers and at technical conferences in support of marketing and sales. May be a seated member of an industrial technical committee or advisory group representing the technical views of the Company. Acts in the capacity of subject matter expert within the Company Compliance with all Company policies is required, including adherence to Company ISO 9001 Standards, the Company Affirmative Action Plan and Company Safety procedures. Compliance with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Other functions as required (non-essential functions). EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Engineering or Physical Science plus eight to twelve years or related experience or Master’s or PhD. degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three to five years of experience working with embedded C++. Experience writing technical papers, preferably as lead author. Three to five years of experience managing projects with up to one year duration and up to three team members. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Embedded C++ Programing experience in one of the following is preferred: Java, Matlab, Verilog, Labview Drive to learn new skills, acquire knowledge and apply to practical situations. Preferred Familiarity with hardware bring up, and debug of i2c, SPI, PCI-e, Modbus, Ethernet and other peripherals Familiarity to motor control algorithms Familiarity to control systems Background in embedded software for power electronics products Familiarity to Matlab simulations Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standards, financial reports, legal documents, operating and maintenance instructions, white papers, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, white papers, and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in conferences, before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Proficiency of statistical tools. Drive to learn new skills, acquire knowledge and apply to practical situations.