Software Principal Engineer - Power Electronics

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Job Summary

To support our Global Software team, we are currently looking for a Software Principal Engineer- Power Electronics located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, reporting onto the VP, Power Electronics. The Software Principal Engineer- Power Electronics primary responsibilities include the design, development, debugging and testing of embedded software including drivers, BSP, HAL and POST.

What a typical day looks like:

• Planning and executing reference code and collateral
• Designing, developing and debugging
• Participating in key silicon product development and technical teams
• Participating in first silicon and new platform power-on event
• Providing post power-on support
• Providing support to middleware software development teams for product integration.
• Engaging various internal cross-team validation organizations
• May create and maintain product embedded feature documentation.                                                                            

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science with an electronics focus, or a related field; equivalent experience and training will also be considered
• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• Previous power electronics/ embedded design experience
• Product architect and/or Software Design Team Lead. Often customers are facing. May have a dual role as both a designer and a people manager

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement




Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 06-30-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-23-2026



Job Category

Design, Process & Technology Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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