Senior Software Engineer

About This Role

Carrier is looking for a highly motivated and results driven individual to work with the Commercial Software Engineering team in Syracuse, NY, to support projects focusing on control software design and development for the embedded HVAC systems. Commercial Software products control and monitor HVAC functions such as heating, air conditioning and ventilation for commercial offices, education, health care, government, and data center markets.

We are seeking a versatile Software Developer for our cutting-edge software solutions and support the team through the conceptualization, design, development, testing and validation of control and operational embedded software for our Commercial HVAC systems. The selected individual should possess broad experience in the development of embedded control systems (mostly embedded Linux on touch screen displays), including guiding junior software developers and have a track record of working with geographically dispersed development teams.

As the Software Developer, this individual will support all phases of product development lifecycle, right from requirements gathering phase to product launch. This is a critical position that works closely with product development engineers, software quality assurance, product managers, quality, and field representatives to develop products that fulfill customer, manufacturing, service, and regulatory requirements. A Software Developer should also have an appetite for learning new technologies with the goal of applying them to Carrier’s product offerings. He or she will also be expected to utilize test-driven development, conduct code reviews, and apply team standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing software solutions using Agile methodologies and approaches that satisfy the user stories/requirements.

• Participate in project planning by investigating solutions to problems and giving the best estimates.

• Apply new technologies that help move the company’s product offerings forward.

• Aid sustaining efforts by providing product knowledge and consultation.

• Evaluate software solutions and system performance; ensure technical reviews of software to support development process and ensure technical integrity of the software deliverables.

• Manage the installation and configuration of software solutions. Resolve software deployment and integration errors and document processes.

• Keep abreast of new software technologies, as well as conform to best practices.

• Participate in program team meetings to communicate software development status.

• Participate in product development activities by contributing ideas, concerns, risk analysis and mitigation as required.

• Ensure that proper process and methodologies are followed during software development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Domain or Engineering

• 5+ years of experience in embedded application software development, encompassing the entire product lifecycle.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with C++ or other Object-Oriented Programming language.

• 2+ years of experience with the Linux operating system or a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS).

• 2+ years of active participation in an Agile team, handling software design processes using Agile methodologies.

• 2+ years of experience with software version control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or a related field

• Proficiency in Python programming language with 2+ years of hands-on experience.

• Proficiency in UI design, with 2+ years of hands-on experience.

• Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting and debugging using test equipment such as Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Hardware Simulator etc. for 2+ years.

• Demonstrated ability in software unit testing, with 2+ years of practical application.

• Proficiency in software documentation practices, with 2+ years of experience.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here . The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier 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, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at . We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 8 May 2026