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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** The Exploration Company - **Location:** München, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Computing Platforms, ARM Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), FreeRTOS, Internet Protocol, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Software, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Toolchain, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software, Serial Peripheral Interface, Real Time Systems, Integration Tests, DO-178B - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-embedded-software-engineer-the-exploration-company-10012202 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field * Strong background in embedded C / C++ coding * RTOS bring-up experience on Cortex-M cores (ThreadX / Azure RTOS, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or equivalent) * Hands-on experience in firmware development and platform bring-up * Hands-on experience in various communication protocols/stacks (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet IP/TCP). * Knowledge of safety-critical design principles * Familiarity with Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety (RAMS) aspects * Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams (hardware engineers, test engineers, EGSE engineers, etc.) * Meticulous attention to detail in design, analysis, and documentation * Hands on mentality at testing and problem debugging in laboratory * Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for embedded hardware targets is a plus * Experience with TSN is a plus * Experience with FPGA and VHDL language is a plus * Experience with python and bash is a plus * Understanding of space relevant standards (like ECSS, MIL-STD, NASA-HBK) and regulations is a plus * Awareness of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, DO-178C, or similar) and their implications for the software stack is a plus ## Description We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with deep expertise in low-level platform bring-up and RT-OS tailoring for embedded real-time applications. You will own the full software stack from bootloader, BSP, OS, and application. You will establish and maintain the toolchain and CI infrastructure that underpins our embedded platforms development. You are comfortable owning the entire platform software stack independently. You have brought up a (safety critical) MCU from scratch, debugged obscure failures with a debug probe (e.g. JTAG), serial console, logic analyser, or oscilloscope. You instinctively collaborate closely with the hardware team on the platform design and with the application stakeholders on requirements., As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, your role and responsibilities will continuously evolve. Your initial duties include to: 1. Bring-up the RTOS and develop the BSP for ARM Cortex-M cores, including MPU configuration and inter-core communication 2. Develop, test and maintain an extensive set of MCU drivers to fulfill application's needs (ADC, SPI, Clock and more) 3. Develop complete communication stack, validate its integration in host system 4. Develop drivers for complex ICs 5. Integration test MCU and FPGA interfaces 6. Set-up toolchain and CI for the MCU and wider embedded platform (HiL, automated test equipment control...) 7. Own design documentation and validate requirements 8. Coordinate with all disciplines working on a unit (electronics design engineers, system engineers, test team, EGSE team) 9. 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