Embedded Software Engineer (C++)

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the adaptation and optimization of software for an innovative industrial machinery platform. You will play a key role in modifying and validating embedded software as part of the development of a new machine variant, ensuring reliability, safety and compliance throughout the process.

This assignment is ideally suited for a freelance consultant with strong embedded development experience and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and problem solving.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop, modify and maintain embedded software written in C++.
• Adapt existing software architecture to support new machine functionality.
• Analyze, diagnose and resolve software issues and error codes.
• Support software integration, testing and validation activities.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, electronics and project teams.
• Contribute to system reliability, safety and performance improvements.
• Support compliance activities related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Participate in debugging and root cause analysis of technical issues.

• Proven experience in Embedded Software Development using C++.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and hardware-software interaction.
• Experience troubleshooting embedded applications and resolving complex technical issues.
• Knowledge of EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) principles, testing and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with industrial equipment, machinery, automation systems or safety-critical products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical challenges.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with industrial machinery or machine safety systems.
• Familiarity with PCB-based embedded platforms.
• Experience supporting certification, testing or compliance activities.
• Knowledge of real-time or safety-related embedded software development.

• Opportunity to work on technology that directly improves operator safety.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• International engineering environment.
• Immediate start preferred.
• High level of autonomy and technical ownership.