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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** WORK Microwave GmbH
- **Location:** Holzkirchen, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Software Applications, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Configuration Management, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Embedded Software, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), OSI Models, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Linux System Administration, Network Protocols, Product Software Implementation Methods, System on a Chip, Wireshark, TypeScript, ReactJS, Gitlab, Git, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** July 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5660094875

## About the Role

* Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, communications engineering or similar
 * Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on Linux applications
 * Excellent programming skills in ANSI-C, good in C++11/14
 * In-depth experience with Linux-based and bare metal embedded systems
 * Good knowledge of computer networking and the OSI model, IP protocols and stacks and other network protocols including their implementation on embedded systems (Linux or bare metal)
 * Language skills: proficient English is mandatory, basic German knowledge would be a plus

## Description

This position is ideal for a seasoned senior embedded software engineer with proven experience in tackling complex challenges. Join our dynamic team that values your expertise, encourages creative problem-solving, and is committed to achieving exceptional results.
What will expect you in this role:

 * Leading role in the design and development of embedded software applications for Linux-based systems, ensuring high performance and reliability
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate software applications into embedded systems
 * Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to maintain high coding standards and best practices
 * Contribute to the planning and implementation of software tests
 * Optimization and further development of driver code (Linux kernel) for our product applications, further development and internal support of our (cross) toolchains
 * Contribute to and champion the Software Team's processes: configuration management, code quality, design patterns, new technology & tool introduction
 * Joint responsibility for the technical team goals: on time, on cost, on quality, performance, maintainability and scalability

Our Tech-Stack:

 * C, C++, git, Python 3, React, TypeScript, HTTP, JSON, Buildroot, CMake, Make, Gitlab (Task Planning/CI), Wireshark
 * System platforms (selection): Generic x86-based server hardware, Intel Xeon D, NXP QorIQ® P2020, Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+


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