Embedded Software Developer

Who we’re looking for

• Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in embedded software development within a commercial environment.
• Strong experience developing embedded software for microcontrollers and SoCs using C/C++.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, software architecture, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with multithreaded and multicore programming in RTOS environments.
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging, board bring-up, and root-cause analysis.
• Good understanding of embedded hardware, communication protocols, and processor architectures (e.g., USB, PCIe, I²C, SPI, ARM, Intel, Microchip).
• Proficiency with modern software development tools and practices, including Git/SVN, GCC, Eclipse, Jenkins, Jira, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in cross-functional, global teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Interest in AI-assisted development tools and awareness of cybersecurity and software quality requirements.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop embedded software for instrument control systems, including actuators (motors, valves, pumps) and sensor data acquisition, filtering, and analysis across fluidics, optics, and mechanical subsystems.
• Collaborate with instrument development teams to translate scientific and technical requirements into software solutions.
• Partner with electronics engineers on board bring-up, hardware validation, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
• Extend and maintain embedded platform libraries by implementing, testing, and documenting new interfaces and components.
• Contribute to firmware architecture, specifications, and design reviews for new product developments.
• Investigate and resolve field issues, ensuring product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain and enhance the embedded software toolchain and development environment.
• Develop and support software used in manufacturing and production testing.
• Collaborate with globally distributed engineering and production teams across Europe, India, and China.

About the position

Join our engineering team and help develop innovative embedded software solutions for advanced scientific instruments. As a Software Engineer III, you will design and implement embedded software that powers our High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems. Working in an agile, international environment, you will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and domain experts to deliver robust, high-quality solutions that drive technical innovation and scientific discovery.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to better balance your personal life. 25 days of vacation, plus 5 sick days per year
• Option for partial home office (1 to 2 days per week) after probation period
• Financial benefits: annual bonus, meal allowance, and pension insurance allowance
• Additional perks: discounted mobile plan for you and your family, free Multisport card, and discounted life and health insurance
• Modern work environment with relax zones, power yoga classes, a gym, an outdoor playground, and on-site physiotherapy massages. The company canteen serves fresh meals throughout the day.
• Brand-new maker space equipped with a VR headset, a recording studio for video, music, and podcasts, Lego Mindstorms, a 3D printer, Arduino kits, and more