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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Staff Engineer Robotic Software Developer iv) - **Company:** Infineon Alle - **Location:** Ilmenau, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), MISRA C (C Programming Language), Performance Tuning, ISO/IEC 15504, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, UML, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, State Machines, Bare Metal, Build Tools, Trace32, Canoe Software - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de9cb32692581b32fe8eecff8006abd957 ## About the Role * University degree in Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field * Minimum 6 years of hands-on embedded software design and development, with at least 2-3 years in automotive or safety-critical domains * Expert-level C programming for bare-metal development; Python skills for test automation are highly preferred * Hardware & Debugging: Comfortable working with microcontrollers, sensors, and lab equipment; proficient with debugging/tracing tools (e.g., Lauterbach TRACE32, Vector CANoe, or JTAG/SWD) * Hands-on experience with two or more embedded communication protocols: CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART * Proven experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, ASIL B) and automotive development processes (Automotive SPICE) * Understanding of servo motor control concepts is a strong plus * Experience with IFX MCU's (AURIX, PSOC and TLE MOTIX family) is a plus * Excellent team player with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities * Fluent in written and spoken German and English (B2/C1 level). ## Description #WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. Build the future nobody's dreamed of yet... are you ready to rethink the impossible? As a Senior Staff Engineer Embedded SW 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. Are you in? Your Role Key responsibilities in your new role * Design and implement robust embedded software (C/Bare Metal) for motor control systems, adhering to safety standards (ISO 26262 ASIL B) and coding guidelines (e.g., MISRA C) * Derive and document software requirements and test specifications from system-level requirements, ensuring full traceability within the V-Model process * Model and design software architecture using UML (e.g., PlantUML), defining component interfaces, state machines, and sequence diagrams * Set up and maintain development environments (IDE, Build Systems) and automated test setups, including Unit Testing frameworks to ensure high code quality and coverage * Conduct software integration testing and debugging on hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or motor test bench setups, including simulating motor control effects and resolving complex mechatronic issues * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Hardware, System Engineering, Validation) to troubleshoot interdisciplinary problems and optimize system performance ## Related Videos - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Single Server, Global Reach: Running a Worldwide Marketplace on Bare Metal in a Cloud-Dominated World](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1206-single-server-global-reach-running-a-worldwide-marketplace-on-bare-metal-in-a-cloud-dominated-world) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [How to Avoid Tech Hype Traps - Josip Stuhli](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1817-how-to-avoid-tech-hype-traps-josip-stuhli) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)