Senior Embedded Software Engineer | Senior Firmware Engineer (m/w/x)

About Us

Based in Dresden, Germany – the heart of Silicon Saxony – we are a semiconductor startup for the breakthrough development of a new non-cellular 5G wireless chipset that enables secure massive IoT use cases.

Driven by a vision of a future where technology is seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, encompassing homes, industries, public spaces and healthcare, we strive to optimize resource and energy consumption while establishing global digital sovereignty. To realize this vision, we are actively developing a low-cost and ultra-low-power 5G wireless chipset based on the revolutionary NR+ non cellular private 5G standard.

We are a member of the community because we want to offer all talented specialists the opportunity to advance the Dresden location with their know-how, even if we are unable to offer a position ourselves.

Your tasks:

• Development, implementation and optimization of embedded software and firmware for our new DECT-NR+ microchip.
• Collaboration with hardware and system engineers to develop integrated solutions.
• Design, architecture and implementation of firmware for embedded systems in C/C++.
• Development of applications and drivers on real-time operating systems such as Mbed OS, FreeRTOS and Zephyr.
• Programming of software components for various microcontroller platforms.
• Creation of test requirements and test cases for software modules.
• Carrying out tests, debugging and performance analyses to ensure the highest quality.
• Documentation and maintenance of the software architecture as well as continuous improvement of existing systems.
• Active involvement in the entire development cycle from conception to market launch.
• Development of software concepts and solutions based on individual customer requirements.

Your profile:

• Degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a comparable qualification.
• Experience in the specification of software architecture and design.
• Sound knowledge of programming embedded systems in C/C++.
• Experience with LTE protocols and mobile radio standards
• Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, Mbed OS or Zephyr is an advantage.
• Familiarity with low-level programming, microcontroller peripherals and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, timers, ADC, DAC and multi-core communication.
• Confident handling of bus systems (CAN, RS485, (Q)SPI, I2C) is an advantage.
• Experience with the Python scripting language is an advantage.
• Experience with modern software development tools such as Git, Gitlab/Github, JIRA, CI and CD.
• Very good knowledge of German and English (C-level).
• Familiarity with low-level programming and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART.
• Enthusiasm for working in a startup, initiative and the ability to develop creative solutions.

We offer:

• Permanent position with a high level of personal responsibility and very good development opportunities
• Work in an international, friendly and motivated team that will be happy to support you with any questions you may have
• Flat hierarchies, openness to change and appreciation of your ideas
• An appreciative corporate culture characterized by a high degree of team spirit and trust, regular team events
• Flexible working hours (flexitime) with 1 regular home office day per week, further opportunities for mobile working by arrangement
• Attractive benefits: free job or Germany ticket or job bike (monthly flat rate of €55) + free use of the gym in the building
• Bright and comfortable offices in a central Dresden location (Plauen)
• Fast and uncomplicated application process

Employee benefits

• Team events
• Laptop
• Hardware equipment
• High-quality technical equipment
• Maintenance of coffee machines and provision of coffee specialties
• Soft drinks, coffee, water, tea, milk
• Fruit, vegetables, snacks
• Employee discounts
• Pet-friendly workplace
• Flexible working hours
• Home office options or remote work
• Ergonomic workplaces
• Fitness studio
• Training and development opportunities
• Company parking space
• Good public transportation connections
• Secure bicycle parking
• Job ticket
• Subsidies for public transportation
• Bicycle leasing (Jobrad)
• Mobility budget
• Employee referral bonus
• Daycare subsidy
• Childcare subsidy