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Are you ready to build the technology behind the world’s leading color measurement solutions? Do you enjoy developing firmware that interacts directly with hardware? Are you passionate about embedded Linux, real‑time systems, and solving complex engineering challenges? Would you like to collaborate with a global team shaping innovative products used across industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, packaging, textiles, and digital imaging? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. X‑Rite Pantone, a Veralto company, provides complete end‑to‑end color management solutions for clients in every industry where color matters. At X‑Rite Pantone, you’ll deftly blend the art and science of color to help customers inspire, select, measure, formulate, communicate and match color so that users get color right the first time, every time. And along the way, you’ll build a vibrant career through rich skill‑building opportunities, on‑the‑job learning, and coaching and training that supports your continued development and growth.

Design and develop embedded firmware and electronics for advanced measurement systems. Create and maintain performance‑critical C++ software for embedded Linux environments. Develop low‑level drivers and hardware interface components. Build and execute automated unit and integration testing within CI/CD environments. Apply secure development principles and Security‑by‑Design practices. Support hardware lifecycle management, including component replacement and BSP/driver updates. Maintain and enhance existing embedded Linux and bare‑metal firmware platforms. Analyze complex technical issues, troubleshoot system behavior, and drive continuous improvements. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including R&D, Product Development, Project Management, and technical leaders around the globe.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related field. 5+ years of experience developing embedded products from concept through production. Strong expertise in Embedded C/C++ development and real‑time systems. Experience working with embedded Linux platforms. Knowledge of microcontroller‑based system design and development. Experience integrating sensors, signal processing, and power management solutions. Familiarity with Git, Jira, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development practices. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Passion for delivering high‑quality engineering solutions and continuous improvement.

Knowledge of optics, color science, or measurement systems. Experience with digital imaging technologies. Understanding of FPGA integration and firmware communication. Electronics design experience for precision instruments. Familiarity with USB, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and serial communication protocols. Experience with MATLAB, Python, or simulation tools. Understanding of product reliability and instrumentation systems. Exposure to Agile and Phase‑Gate product development methodologies.

• Meaningful work that shapes industry‑leading technology
• An international and collaborative engineering environment
• Exciting technical challenges and access to world‑class expertise
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• A culture that values diverse perspectives and inclusive teamwork

X‑Rite Pantone is proud to part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

US ONLY: The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position 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, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $95,000 - $100,000 USD per year.

This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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