Staff Specialist Engineer Embedded Software and Firmware (f/m/div)

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As a Staff Specialist Engineer Embedded Software and Firmware  in our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life.

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Your role
Key responsibilities in your new role

• Take an active and collaborative role in the definition, design, and development of new software components for next-generation microcontrollers across the entire software development lifecycle
• Develop software in compliance with industry standards and quality requirements, including ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and related processes
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to define, review, and refine software requirements
• Ensure software solutions are aligned with and optimized for the target hardware platform and system architecture
• Contribute to software design reviews, requirement validation, and technical discussions to support robust and scalable implementations
• Drive continuous improvement of software development methodologies, processes, and best practices to enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability

Your profile
Qualifications and skills to help you succeed 

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field, with solid knowledge of semiconductor development

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within automotive or semiconductor environments

• Initial technical leadership experience, combined with strong problem-solving, coordination, and time-management skills, and the ability to work independently and drive effective solutions across teams

• Strong understanding of computer architecture and embedded processor technologies, including ARM and RISC-V

• Proficiency in low-level/bare-metal programming using C, scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL, and practical experience with AI-assisted software development and code review.

• Familiarity with hardware and verification languages, including at least one HDL (e.g., VHDL, Verilog) and one HVL (e.g., Specman e, SystemVerilog), as well as hands-on experience with simulation, debugging, and validation tools for embedded systems

• Good knowledge of automotive standards and processes such as ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and ASPICE; fluent in English with strong communication and presentation skills, while German language skills are a plus

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