Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Job Description

We're seeking a System Software Engineer to join our Device Software Engineering team supporting the Flo Smart Water Shutoff product line. You'll work on safety-critical embedded systems that protect homes from water damage, supporting our current products and future products on the roadmap. You'll report directly to the Technical Lead who will provide both technical guidance and direct supervision.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain Linux-based embedded system software for Flo devicesDesign and implement hardware abstraction layers and device driversMaintain operating system security through regular patching and updatesOptimize system performance and power managementImplement and maintain D-Bus services for system-level operationsSupport device-to-cloud connectivity infrastructure (REST APIs and MQTT)Collaborate with hardware engineering on new product bring-upImplement OTA update mechanisms and device monitoring capabilitiesEnsure real-time system constraints are met for safety-critical water shutoff operationsWork closely with team members to ensure knowledge sharing and redundancy

 

QualificationsB.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent relevant experienceStrong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systemsDeep experience with Linux kernel and system-level programmingExperience with D-Bus for inter-process communicationUnderstanding of REST APIs and MQTT protocolsHardware/software integration and debugging expertiseUnderstanding of real-time operating system constraintsExperience with security patching and vulnerability managementFamiliarity with bootloaders, device trees, and board bring-up

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 Experience with Yocto Linux Experience with water management or IoT devices Knowledge of Memfault or similar embedded monitoring platforms Experience with AI-assisted development tools Background in safety-critical systems

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $130,000 USD - $214,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

 

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

 

Reasonable Accommodations:

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