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Embedded Software & Firmware Engineer (m/f/d)

Advantest Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Semiconductor Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees

12 h ago
embedded Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Germany
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About the role

Develop and maintain embedded software and firmware for silicon validation and test systems using C/C++. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system bring-up, integration, and FPGA-based functionality validation.

What they look for

C C++ Python Linux Embedded Systems Firmware Development FPGA VHDL Verilog Hardware-Software Integration Device Drivers Automation Debugging Digital Hardware CI/CD Agile

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a relevant engineering or technical field and professional experience in embedded software or firmware development. Candidates must possess strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with Linux-based development environments.

Full description

  • Develop embedded software and firmware solutions in C/C++ for automated silicon validation and test systems.
  • Design, implement, debug, and maintain low-level software, device drivers, and hardware control interfaces.
  • Create automation, testing, and verification tools using Python and Linux scripting to improve development efficiency and product quality.
  • Support system bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, and validation activities across hardware and software components.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and product engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle and contribute to technical documentation.
  • Support FPGA integration, debugging, and verification activities, including implementation and validation of FPGA-based functionality.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a comparable technical discipline.
  • Relevant professional experience in embedded software, firmware development, or closely related engineering fields.
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++ and practical experience developing software for embedded systems.
  • Experience working in Linux-based development environments, including scripting and debugging of hardware-near software solutions.
  • Good understanding of digital hardware concepts, electronic schematics, communication interfaces, and hardware-software integration.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, hands-on mentality, ability to take ownership of technical challenges, and effective collaboration within international and cross-functional teams.

Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of FPGA development using VHDL and/or Verilog, including FPGA debugging and verification.
  • Experience with FPGA development environments such as Vivado, Quartus, Libero, or similar toolchains.
  • Experience with Python for automation, testing, and development support.
  • Experience with hardware bring-up, system integration, device drivers, embedded Linux, and laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes or logic analyzers.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing environments.
  • German language skills and experience in semiconductor validation, instrumentation, automated test equipment, or related high-technology environments.

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