Contract Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Connecticut

Date Posted:
2026-03-25
Country:
United States of America
Location:
OT494: 5FS - Farmington, CT 5 Farm Springs, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?
Otis is undergoing an exciting transformation, continuing our journey of innovation and change. We are on the lookout for a dynamic and innovative Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. If you are hardworking, collaborative, and a self-motivator with a flair for creativity and energy, this is the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to become a part of our Engineering organization at the Lead Design Center (LDC) in Farmington, Connecticut. This role is pivotal to our mission, focusing on software development for elevator drives. You will work within a small to medium-sized group to design, develop, and test cutting-edge embedded software for drives and other embedded devices. Additionally, you will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of our development and testing tools.
We're excited about the possibility of having you on board!
On a typical day you will:

• Responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of embedded software for real-time elevator drive applications and interfaced embedded devices.
• Operate both independently and collaboratively within a matrixed team environment, working alongside engineers across our global engineering centers.

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of professional experience
• Proficiency in C, C++, or equivalent programming languages
• 5+ years of experience developing software for embedded systems and devices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving complex software issues
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TI C2000 and ST microcontrollers using Code Composer Studio
• Strong background in state machines, hardware abstraction layer design, memory management, and serial communications
• Proficient in software debugging and testing with in-circuit emulators, oscilloscopes, and serial analyzers
• Experience in motor control systems and digital signal processing
• Knowledge of power electronics hardware design and PCB components
• Familiar with configuration, change, and test management tools (Git, Bitbucket, Jira)

Additional Comments:
Given the nature of the position, applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.
What we offer:

• We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays
• We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.
• Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.
• Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.
• We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families.
• Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.
• Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation.

The salary range for this role is $93,000-$139,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.
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Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.
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