Embedded Software Engineer

As a Junior Embedded Software Developer in the embedded platform (base libraries) team, you contribute to reusable low-level firmware components used across Hilti power tools and batteries. You collaborate with stakeholders and the software architect to define requirements, design maintainable solutions, implement them in C/C++, and ensure quality through automated tests and hands-on debugging on target hardware.

Develop and maintain reusable embedded firmware modules (platform/libraries) in C/C++ with focus on portability, maintainability, performance, and functional safety

Participate in requirements discussions; translate stakeholder needs into clear software

Support integration into tool projects; analyze and debug issues on target hardware

Create and maintain unit and integration tests (including HiL where applicable) and support

Contribute to build/toolchain topics and small improvements in the development environment

Work in an agile team using modern practices such as code reviews, test-driven development,

Basics of Git and disciplined code reviews

Understanding of MCU basics (memory, interrupts, peripherals)

Interest in testing and code quality (static analysis/coding rules)

Any experience with CI, unit test frameworks, or HIL/SIL exposure

Knowledge in embedded C (and/or C++) and embedded systems

Master's or bachelor's degree in electronics, mechatronics, software engineering, computer science or relevant disciplines

Minimum 2 years of professional working experience

Working with the Global Team and on latest Technology .

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