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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Test Engineer - **Company:** ARX Robotics GmbH - **Location:** München, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Booting (BIOS), UClibc (C Standard Library), Computer Programming, System Configuration, Data Transport Utility, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Memory Management, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Real Time Systems, Yocto, Information Technology, U-Boot - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-embedded-software-test-engineer-m-f-d-safety-security-platform-arx-robotics-gmbh-10061027 ## About the Role * 10+ years of professional experience developing low-level platform software (BSPs, bootloaders, kernels, device drivers) for safety- or security-critical systems in regulated sectors (e.g., defence, aerospace, or marine). * Strong C and Modern C++ programming skills, supported by production experience with real-time or safety-oriented operating systems like embedded Linux or QNX (including build toolchains like Yocto/Open Embedded or Buildroot). * Deep understanding of real-time systems concepts (scheduling, IPC, memory management, determinism) and hands-on experience with hardware integration, high-bandwidth sensor interfaces, embedded networking, and CAN. * Experience with secure boot, trusted execution, hardware roots of trust, TPMs or HSMs, signed updates, rollback and recovery mechanisms. * Proven ability to debug complex hardware-software integration issues at the platform level, act proactively, and communicate technical trade-offs clearly as a trusted Staff-level engineering authority. * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * Professional fluency in English (must-have); German language proficiency is a strong plus. Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further. ## Description We are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Platform R&D (Safety & Security), to provide technical leadership in developing safety- and security-critical platform software for defence products. You will build the dependable software foundation beneath the application and middleware layers, working closely with hardware and the operating system. Your responsibilities will include vendor BSP integration, boot, kernel configuration and extension, device drivers, board bring-up, hardware interfaces, and platform security across embedded Linux, QNX, or equivalent systems.You will adapt BSPs to bespoke hardware, validate platform behaviour, resolve complex integration issues, and support high-bandwidth camera interfaces such as GMSL, including frame transport, timing, and diagnostics. This hands-on leadership role requires setting technical direction, solving complex platform-level challenges, and acting as a trusted authority across software, hardware, systems, test, and security. 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