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Senior Embedded and Server Software Engineer

3M is hiring a Senior Embedded and Server Software Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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  • On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • The posting mentions C, Linux and Windows among its tools and skills.
  • Level classes it as a senior role.
  • 3M has 755 other open roles on Level.

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Contribute to the architecture and implementation of scalable embedded and server software solutions for Linux and Windows.

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embedded-systemssoftware-architecturefirmwarewireless-communicationsencryption

Job Description:

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

  • Contributing to the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and high-quality software, electronic and digital solutions for Linux and Windows-based platforms.
  • Designing low-latency, time-critical network communications over Wi-Fi
  • Implementing short-range, low-power wireless technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy, NFC and UWB.
  • Appling security best practices, including encryption and secure communications, across system design and implementation.
  • Troubleshooting and optimizing software performance, reliability, and interoperability across hardware and software interfaces.
  • Developing, enhancing, and maintaining high-performance, complex C/C++ software for embedded and device-level systems.
  • Providing technical leadership on a cross-functional team and contribute to engineering best practices appropriate for a mid-senior level role.

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
  • Seven (7) years of full-stack or embedded device software development in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
  • Deep knowledge of audio and voice processing algorithms.
  • Experience with digital signal processing concepts and implementations.
  • Have a working knowledge of industrial automation protocols such as CIP, OPC-UA, and MQTT.
  • Ability to work effectively across a broad technology stack and to coordinate with external development resources.
  • Proficiency with AI software development tools

Work location:

  • Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
  • Travel: May include up to 10% domestic or international
  • Relocation: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Chat with Max

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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How we rate this

Senior Embedded and Server Software Engineer at 3M rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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  2. Tell me about a project where software architecture was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where firmware was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where wireless communications was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where encryption was part of your work. What did you do?

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