Distinguished Engineer – Software / Embedded Systems Engineering

About the role

Lutron is seeking a seasoned engineering leader with deep expertise in software and embedded systems who is passionate about teaching the craft of engineering to junior and mid-career engineers as they create world-class, smart lighting and lighting control systems. In this position, you will help systematically upgrade Lutron engineers’ ability to solve hard, cross-disciplinary problems and share your knowledge and experiences through hands-on mentorship, coaching, and demonstration. This role blends deep technical excellence with rigorous quality thinking and practical strategies for developing and deploying operational capabilities. Be part of a team that thrives on shared experiences and continuous learning during a transformative period in the lighting industry. We believe our ability to deliver world-class products relies on developing and training world-class engineers.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Craft: Provide practical coaching by working closely with engineering teams and product managers throughout every stage of the product lifecycle, offering hands-on guidance and fostering learning during project work.
• Build Durable Capability: Capture and codify best practices into playbooks, methodology, and short courses.
• Mentor at Scale: Establish apprenticeship models and partner with project teams to guide through doing.
• Elevate Problem Solving: Facilitate critical thinking on ambiguous, high-impact problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned.
• 25+ years of experience designing, developing, and shipping physical products with experience driving multi-disciplinary problem solving.

Desired Characteristics

• A critical thinker and communicator with a structured approach to problem solving.
• A pragmatic quality and producibility mindset with the ability to translate into teachable practices.
• A continuous learner with a desire to keep current on technical trends relevant to their field.
• A mentor and thought leader for junior and mid-career engineers through coaching, teaching, and hands-on technical guidance.

Benefits

Lutron offers competitive compensation and benefits while providing many options for continued growth and education. Join a dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization where you can make a difference every day.