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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer (All genders)

- **Company:** STARK GmbH
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, ARM Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, System Programming, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, VxWorks, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Low Latency, Bare Metal, DO-178B
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5963517301

## About the Role

* 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development using C and C++.
 * Deep experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or VxWorks) and bare-metal programming.
 * Solid understanding of microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M/R), peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet), and hardware schematics.
 * Proficiency with debugging equipment (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/SWD debuggers) and automated testing frameworks.
 * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field.

NICE TO HAVE

 * Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or DO-178C).
 * Familiarity with Embedded Linux, ROS/ROS2, or Rust for embedded systems.
 * Prior experience in aerospace, robotics, defense, or automotive industries.

If you're interested in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected on the description above, please send us your CV in English. We're looking forward to meeting you!

## Description

* The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.
 * You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.
 * We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our embedded software team develops real-time safety-critical firmware and low-level software for autonomous defense platforms. We partner closely with hardware, systems, and controls engineers to take novel designs from concept to flight-ready software. You will join an agile cross-functional team focused on high-reliability execution in mission-critical environments., As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will architect, implement, and validate firmware and low-level software for autonomous defense platforms. You will drive hardware-software integration and ensure system reliability and safety standards are met across multi-domain environments., * Architect and write high-performance C/C++ software and firmware for microcontroller and RTOS-based embedded systems.

 * Develop low-level device drivers, bus communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet), and hardware abstraction layers.
 * Lead hardware-software integration, system bring-up, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing in laboratory and field environments.
 * Optimize software for low latency, memory constraints, and deterministic execution on embedded microcontrollers.
 * Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams to design robust fault-handling and safety-critical fail-safe mechanisms.