Embedded Software & Firmware Engineer (m/f/d)

#9258

Duisburg, Germany

Job Description

• 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.

Requirements

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.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing environments.
• German language skills and experience in semiconductor validation, instrumentation, automated test equipment, or related high-technology environments.

All Locations

Duisburg , Germany

Field of Activity

Research & Development (Software Development)

Employer Privacy Policy

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and record keeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.

EEO is the Law

ADP Privacy Statement Artificial Intelligence Google Privacy Policy Google Terms of Service