Senior Embedded Firmware Developer

SBG Associates Ltd; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team days and lunches

Flexible home office days

Modern office and salary reviews

Job summary

Unknown company in Austria is seeking a Senior / Professional Embedded Firmware Developer to design, develop and optimise firmware for embedded systems. You will collaborate with hardware and testing teams across the full development lifecycle.

You’ll bring strong C/C++ skills, experience with embedded architectures, and familiarity with functional safety standards such as IEC 61508. The role includes contributing to CI/CD, code reviews, testing and debugging, and supporting hardware interfaces.

Qualifications

• Professional experience developing embedded firmware.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience with embedded software architectures.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards, ideally IEC 61508.
• Familiarity with static code analysis, unit testing and modern debugging tools.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and version-control workflows.
• Understanding of electronic circuits and laboratory measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise embedded firmware using C/C++.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded architectures

Functional safety IEC 61508

CI/CD processes

Debugging tools

Tools

CI/CD platforms

Git version control

Static analysis tools

Unit testing frameworks

Job description

Senior / Professional Embedded Firmware Developer

I’m supporting an established technology company looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join its development team.

This is a hands‑on engineering position focused on designing, developing and optimising reliable firmware for embedded systems. You’ll work closely with hardware and testing specialists throughout the complete development lifecycle.

Your responsibilities:

• Design, develop and optimise embedded firmware using C/C++
• Create, analyse and review firmware requirements
• Develop firmware in accordance with relevant standards, including IEC 61508
• Contribute to software architecture decisions, focusing on modularity, reusability, security and performance
• Perform static code analysis, unit testing and systematic debugging
• Participate in code reviews through a pull‑request workflow
• Implement and maintain CI/CD processes
• Apply DevOps practices and agile development principles
• Work closely with hardware and testing teams to coordinate interfaces and develop test strategies
• Set up and test electronic digital circuits using laboratory equipment and measuring instruments

What you’ll bring:

• Professional experience developing embedded firmware
• Strong programming skills in C/C++
• Experience working with embedded software architectures
• Knowledge of functional safety standards, ideally IEC 61508
• Familiarity with static code analysis, unit testing and modern debugging tools
• Experience with CI/CD processes and version‑control workflows
• An understanding of electronic circuits and laboratory measuring equipment
• A collaborative and quality‑focused approach to development

What They Offer:

• Competitive industry‑standard benefits, including team days, lunches, and more
• Flexible working arrangements, including home office days each week
• Competitive and flexible salary structure with clear performance reviews
• A fast‑paced work environment in a modern office