Lead Linux Firmware Engineer
Eaton Corporation · Raleigh, NC
$105,000–$154,000from the description
Jun 30, 2026
Raleigh, NC
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A lead-level embedded software role focused on developing and architecting Linux-based firmware for power reliability products such as uninterruptible power supplies, energy storage systems, and power distribution equipment. The position involves guiding global engineering teams, defining software architecture, creating project plans, and hands-on coding in C++, while also mentoring teammates and driving process improvements. Suits an experienced embedded Linux engineer comfortable owning both technical leadership and individual contribution.
Senior level · 5+ years · Raleigh-Cary, NC · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 55 people in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 35–85
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
What the occupation pays Median $135,690 (middle half $105,756–$170,315). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (6)
The title says 'Lead' but the role is an individual-contributor firmware engineer who leads global teams technically; there is no indication of direct people-management (hiring, budget). Seniority is assessed as Senior rather than Staff because the scope is project/team technical leadership within a product division, not org-wide technical direction.
The 5-year minimums for embedded software development and embedded Linux are stated as 'Basic Qualifications' (hard gates). The 7+ years of Linux experience appears only under 'Preferred Qualifications' and is not treated as a hard gate.
Industrial networking protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP, MQTT, Modbus, SNMP, BACnet, CAN) are listed under Preferred Qualifications as a group; each named protocol is captured individually as preferred.
C++ and Linux OS knowledge appear under the 'Position Criteria / Skills' section rather than the formal 'Basic Qualifications' block. They are treated as hard gates given the firm language ('Strong knowledge', 'Strong level skills') and the role's core focus on embedded Linux C++ development.
The role is hybrid (not fully remote) — candidates within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC are expected on-site; relocation assistance is offered for those outside that radius.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): embedded software development.
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