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

• 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.

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.