Embedded Application Engineer - Device Software Engineering

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Job Description

We're seeking an Embedded Application Engineer to join our Device Software Engineering team supporting the Flo Smart Water Shutoff product line. You'll focus on integrating advanced leak detection algorithms and implementing features that differentiate our products in the smart home protection market. You'll report directly to the Technical Lead who will provide technical guidance.

Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective fall 2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Python-based application layer for leak detection and water monitoring
• Integrate machine learning algorithms from Data Science team into production firmware
• Implement D-Bus clients to communicate with system services for valve control and sensor data
• Implement REST API clients and MQTT messaging for cloud communication
• Refactor existing Python codebase to improve maintainability and separate concerns
• Implement new features requested by Product Management
• Develop data processing pipelines for water flow analysis
• Collaborate with mobile/backend teams on API integration
• Support algorithm accuracy improvements and predictive maintenance capabilities
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing with team members

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong Python development experience in embedded/resource-constrained environments
• Experience with D-Bus for inter-process communication in Linux
• Experience with REST APIs and MQTT for IoT applications
• Experience integrating data science models into production systems
• Understanding of data processing and signal analysis
• Ability to refactor complex legacy codebases
• Experience with system architecture and service-oriented design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Yocto Linux
• Background in IoT or smart home devices
• Experience with machine learning model deployment
• Familiarity with water flow dynamics or leak detection systems
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools
• Knowledge of C/C++ for system integration

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $126,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa