Embedded UI Firmware Engineer - Thermal Platform

Responsibilities

• Design and develop HMI/UI applications for embedded Linux platforms using Qt (Widgets and/or QML)
• Architect scalable, modular UI frameworks that integrate with system services via RESTful APIs
• Collaborate with firmware, controls, and backend teams to define and evolve system interfaces
• Translate product requirements into intuitive, responsive, and reliable user experiences
• Optimize UI performance for constrained embedded environments including CPU, memory, and GPU
• Implement robust error handling, diagnostics, and status visualization for system monitoring
• Contribute to system architecture decisions regarding UI/backend separation and data models

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience developing HMI/UI applications on embedded Linux platforms
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs in UI applications
• Proficiency in C++ and familiarity with Linux system concepts such as processes, IPC, and networking
• 3+ years of experience with Linux-based controls firmware development and testing
• 3+ years of experience abstracting and using C/C++ programming languages
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles including modularity and layering

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong expertise in the Qt framework (Qt5/Qt6, QML, and/or Widgets)
• Experience in HVAC, thermal systems, or industrial control environments
• Familiarity with control systems, real-time data visualization, or telemetry-driven UI design
• Experience with embedded graphics acceleration (OpenGL, EGL, GPU usage in Qt)
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, or MQTT
• Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD and automated builds

About the Company

Vertiv is an $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries.