Role Overview
Johnson Controls is hiring a Software Engineer, Device. This is a full-time role in Boston, Massachusetts. Part of Johnson Controls's Lifecycle hiring, posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Lifecycle roles is $100k-$135k (based on 500 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls,a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as datacenters, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where itreally matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, weelevatecustomer performance,turn goals into real-world results andhelpmove society forward.
Visitjohnsoncontrols.comfor more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on socialplatforms.
What you'll do
Thermal constraints limit AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, power electronics, and defense systems. JCI removes those constraints. Enabled by the Stack Forging process, JCI produces high-performance thermal components and cooling loop solutions - purpose-built for direct integration into AI, HPC, and mission-critical systems. JCI has built the industry's leading thermal management platform for the applications that demand it most.
As a Software Engineer, Device, you'll develop robust and expandable solutions for our on-device software. You will be responsible for developing new features and helping drive development standards to quickly expand the possibilities of the Stack Forging processes.
This position is based onsite at our facility in Burlington, MA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available.
How you will do it
- Work on our motion planning, and machine coordination software in a production code environment consisting of Python and Typescript and interfacing with proprietary controls software
- Test, and deploy production code to manufacturing equipment
- Develop automation solutions to reduce operator time, detect failures, and increase reliability
- Collaborate with in-house teams to translate R&D learnings into improved part success, geometric capabilities, and processing performance
- Work cross functionally to push the envelope of what is possible on the equipment
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research and trends in 3D printing, motion planning, and controls
What you will need
Required
- Bachelor's Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of industry experience building, testing, and shipping high quality production code
- Experience with Industrial Machines andscaling up or managing a fleetof electromechanical systems
Preferred
- Comfortable in a fast-pacedenvironmentwith a bias towards action and solutions
- Able to balance long-term strategic thinking with short-term focus on details
- Proficient with Python
- Experience with computer vision, drivers, and/or control cabinet buildouts
Export Control Requirement:This position may require access to information, technology, technical data, software, or other items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment for this position may be contingent upon the candidate's ability to obtain and maintain any required export authorization or eligibility to access controlled items.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $110,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.
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Where is the Software Engineer, Device position at Johnson Controls located?
This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson Controls has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Software Engineer, Device at Johnson Controls earn?
Johnson Controls has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Software Engineer, Device role at Johnson Controls posted?
This role was posted on July 20, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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