Development Engineer Embedded Software for Cordless Power Tools (m/f/d)

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Create Real Performance

With your passion for embedded software development, you will be part of an international team providing the firmware for Hilti’s cutting-edge cordless power tools. In this role you will work closely together with electronics, motor-control and drive-system experts in interdisciplinary project teams. Building upon pre-qualified modules and components, you will be responsible for delivering the final production-ready software that makes our products stand out in the market.

Possibility to work less than 40 hrs./week (min. 32 hrs./week).

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development (3–5 years typical; strong candidates with less experience are also welcome)
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with a strong drive to solve problems and move topics forward
• Strong knowledge of microcontrollers, embedded systems, and solid programming skills in embedded C (C++ is a plus)
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer science, or a comparable field
• Good analytical and conceptual skills, with a structured and goal-oriented way of working
• Understanding of system-level interactions between software, electronics, and electromechanical components, with an awareness of maintainable and reusable software design
• Confident communication skills and experience working in interdisciplinary, international teams
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

At Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft (HEG) in Kaufering, our research and development teams turn industry leading ideas into real solutions. As one of Hilti’s core innovation centers, HEG focuses developing the products of tomorrow, we work on our products from the preliminary development of our construction chemicals, electronics, software, and engines to series production readiness, testing them in laboratories and on test fields. Working here means contributing to technologies that shape construction globally, supported by a culture built on precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

From the pre-development of our own motors, electronics and firmware, to series-maturity - our intelligent mechatronic systems come from our own research and development laboratories.

Discover what makes Hilti unique by watching our image film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fNsGi3vvFE

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

Legal Notice

During your job interview you will spend some time with us and get to know our company. Thus, you will get a feeling for the job and our corporate culture.

Hilti stands for equal opportunities. We are looking forward to receiving applications from severely disabled persons and similarly disabled persons.

Contact: Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH I Miriam Fries I Human Resources

Should you encounter technical problems during your application, please contact mycareer-techsupport@hilti.com.