Principal Engineer Firmware (m/f/d)

Principal Engineer Firmware (m/f/d)

• Hybride (Mobile Office/ Onsite), Leipzig
• 01.01.2025
• Full-time
• Permanent

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

Do you want to contribute to our next generation of safety-oriented control systems, incorporate your ideas into safety and security and take on responsibility? Are you passionate about embedded systems and firmware development, do you enjoy working in agile, autonomous teams and thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment?
Then take advantage of this exciting opportunity! We are already on our way!
We are looking for a talented and experienced Firmware Engineer / Embedded Software Developer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, verification and validation of firmware and embedded software for our next generation of safety-related control systems. You will work closely with hardware engineers and other team members to develop efficient, reliable and high-performance embedded systems.

Tasks:

• Independent development of complex firmware solutions
• Architecture and design of firmware systems
• Optimisation of software quality, testability and maintainability
• Mentoring of junior developers
• Technical leadership in projects
• Collaboration with hardware engineers and product owners

YOUR PROFILE

• At least 5 years of professional experience in firmware development
• Sound knowledge of C/C++
• Extensive experience with various microcontroller architectures
• In-depth understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience in functional safety or cybersecurity
• Experience with low-power design and optimisation techniques
• Good knowledge of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Fluent English skills are a must have
• Good knowledge of German is nice to have

YOUR BENEFITS

• Flexibility and autonomy in an innovative and global work environment
• Attractive and secure workplace
• Flexible and tailored working hour models according to the area of application and the option for remote work
• Practice-oriented onboarding
• Targeted development opportunities
• Holiday and Christmas bonus
• Health Promotion
• Corporate Benefits and other appealing employee discounts
• Job bike/car leasing

CONTACT & FURTHER INFORMATION

The HIMA Group offers flexible working models. Besides the option of remote work, our employees can choose from various part-time models for specific positions. Job sharing is also possible for certain roles. Feel free to inquire about this.

Diversity and inclusion are more than just an image for us; they’re deeply embedded in our corporate culture. Therefore, we welcome all applications: regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin, or sexual identity.

For nationals from non-EU countries, please provide a valid residence and work permit.

Keep it simple. We don’t need a cover letter for your application.

If you have any questions about the application process or specific vacancies, please contact the HIMA Recruiting Team by email at

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