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Job Description:

Software/Firmware Developer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 Software/Firmware Developer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

+ Architecting, specifying, designing and developing embedded software for innovative sensing and analytics systems

+ Testing and debugging embedded software and accompany transfer to device manufacturing including e.g. factory acceptance testing and protocols

+ Supporting data analytics in close collaboration with expert team members

+ Communicating technical progress, timelines and project risks to stakeholders

+ Collaborating effectively with the global Business, R&D and Utility Key Account leader(s) and as part of a multi-disciplinary, international team to develop the firmware and technical solutions as part of the overall smart grid strategy

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 in electrical/electronic engineering, software engineering, computer sciences (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

+ Three (3) years of software development experience involving languages like C, C++, Python, Perl

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

+ Master’s degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

+ Industry experience with power utility systems, system integration and applicable standards

+ Experience as a firmware architect or in a similar technical leadership role

+ Experience with working on software projects involving real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX running on ARM based microcontrollers such as ST Micro, Renesas utilizing a broad range of peripherals

+ Experience with embedded protocols and system architecture

+ Experience working with AWS or MS Azure cloud platforms

+ Experience with implementation of protocols such as DNP3, IEC 61850, TLS layer, cyber cryptography, and encryption algorithms

+ Experience with agile project management methods and collaboration with external service providers

+ Understanding of power utility industry best practices

Work location:

+ Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to 3M Austin, TX at least 3 days per week)

+ Austin, TX

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: May be authorized

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

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $141,150 - $172,517, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 05/09/2025 To 06/08/2025 Or until filled

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

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

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