Embedded Software Engineer II

Brady Engraving Solutions is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, architect, and maintain high-performance embedded systems and edge-compute platforms for our next-generation industrial laser marking products.

This full-stack embedded role covers low-level CPU firmware, real-time control, edge AI acceleration, custom Embedded Linux distributions, zero-latency vision pipelines, embedded web applications, and industrial networking. You will own hardware-software partitioning, interface contracts, device driver development, and system security compliance.

• Evaluate and partition hardware-software components across edge compute and controller platforms.
• Lead end-to-end new feature development & lifecycle software delivery from technical requirements definition and system design to unit testing, cross-functional integration, and production release deployment.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, static analysis, and automated testing.
• Develop and debug real-time, multithreaded firmware in C and modern C++.
• Customize and maintain Embedded Linux distributions, custom drivers, and system software.
• Lead board bring-up by collaborating with hardware, software, and optics teams.
• Implement security features like secure boot, root-of-trust, and OTA updates.
• Design low-latency camera vision pipelines for edge vision and laser alignment.
• Optimize ML inference runtimes to achieve sub-100ms latency on edge AI frameworks.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of C/C++ real-time embedded and Linux software development experience.
• Experience designing platform architecture, reference designs, and drivers.
• Expertise in microservices, API-first design, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Proficiency with hardware debug tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD).
• Experience with secure boot, hardware root-of-trust, cybersecurity, and OTA updates.
• Knowledge of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, IIoT).
• Strong understanding of ARM Cortex-A, high-speed camera/serial buses, and DMA buffers.
• Exposure to edge ML deployment and neural networks on NPUs/SoCs.

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Who we are:

Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell''s Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation.

We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running.

Why work at Brady:

A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you''ll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady''s Matching Gift program