Senior Real-Time Software Developer at Emerson

Department: Development Engineering

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Round Rock, Texas
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Description

Emerson is hiring a Software Engineer in Austin, Texas, to develop embedded firmware and workstation applications for PACSystems industrial automation technologies. The role spans C and C++ development, Linux and VxWorks RTOS environments, real-time distributed computing, PLC programming, industrial communications, diagnostics, configuration, visualization, and management workflows. The engineer will collaborate in an Agile team, participate in code reviews and testing, and contribute to specifications and modern development practices. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM discipline plus 5+ years of experience, or a master's degree plus 3+ years of experience, and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Required Skills

C/C++
Linux/VxWorks
Real-time computing
PLC programming
Industrial communications
Automated testing
Git

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of professional experience
Embedded software development using C and C++
Linux and/or VxWorks RTOS concepts
Preferred Qualifications: Embedded firmware, real-time systems, or controller/runtime software experience
PLC, industrial automation, process control, or manufacturing experience
Real-time distributed computing, deterministic scheduling, time-critical communications, or high-reliability control systems
Industrial Ethernet and industrial internet protocols
Git version control
Automated testing, CI pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or firmware validation
AI-assisted and spec-driven development workflows
Translation Company Name: Emerson