Embedded Software Engineer C++ (f/m/d)

At our site in Duisburg you will find both as Embedded Software & Firmware Engineer (m/f/d) Advantest Europe GmbH Duisburg Vollzeit Home-Office Advantest - We enable tomorrowʻs technology. Market leader Hightech-High-tech semiconductors International impact IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.

Your Responsibilities

Develop embedded software and firmware solutions in C/C++ for automated silicon validation and test systems. Design, implement, debug, and maintain low-level software, device drivers, and hardware control interfaces. Create automation, testing, and verification tools using Python and Linux scripting to improve development efficiency and product quality. Support system bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, and validation activities across hardware and software components.

Collaborate with hardware, software, and product engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle and contribute to technical documentation. Support FPGA integration, debugging, and verification activities, including implementation and validation of FPGA-based functionality. Your Qualifications Required Qualifications Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a comparable technical discipline.

Relevant professional experience in embedded software, firmware development, or closely related engineering fields. Strong programming skills in C/C++ and practical experience developing software for embedded systems. Experience working in Linux-based development environments, including scripting and debugging of hardware-near software solutions. Good understanding of digital hardware concepts, electronic schematics, communication interfaces, and hardware-software integration.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, hands-on mentality, ability to take ownership of technical challenges, and effective collaboration within international and cross-functional teams. Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of FPGA development using VHDL and/or Verilog, including FPGA debugging and verification. Experience with FPGA development environments such as Vivado, Quartus, Libero, or similar toolchains. Experience with Python for automation, testing, and development support. Experience with hardware bring-up, system integration, device drivers, embedded Linux, and laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes or logic analyzers. German language skills and experience in semiconductor validation, instrumentation, automated test equipment, or related high-technology environments. Our offer Flexibility Benefits Development Fitness Security Flexibility: Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence

Benefits:

Attractive salary, share in Advantest ́s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)

• Development: Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions
• Fitness: Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days
• Security: Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations Insights into our work environment Would you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? Our employees offer you their personal insights into our working environment. Would you like to take a closer look how our working environment in Boeblingen or Amerang looks like? Apply now, preferably via our online application tool.