Edge AI Embedded Engineer for SoM & Consumer Electronics

Helbling Holding

Bern

Hybrid

CHF 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Helbling Holding in Bern is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for System-on-Module platforms, implement firmware for microcontrollers, and apply AI on embedded devices across consumer electronics and smart home products intended for mass production.

You will contribute to architecture, integrate connectivity stacks (BLE, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee/Thread), perform tests across hardware and software, and collaborate with electronics and mechanical colleagues, with mentorship from

Qualifications

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum three years of professional experience in embedded software development
Strong C/C++ programming skills on embedded systems
Practical experience with RTOS and/or bare-metal environments
Experience with embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto) on SoM platforms
Experience integrating connectivity stacks (e.g., BLE, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee/Thread)
Hands-on experience applying AI on embedded platforms
Work independently, open to mentorship from senior engineers
Clear communicator across disciplines and with customers
Curious, adapts quickly to new technologies
Fluent in English is required, German is a plus

Responsibilities

Contribute to embedded software architecture and design within multidisciplinary project teams
Implement firmware and software for microcontrollers and System-on-Modules (SoM) based consumer electronics products, across bare-metal and RTOS environments
Work with SoMs from various providers (e.g., Kontron, Toradex), including embedded Linux
Integrate connectivity stacks (BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee/Thread)
Apply AI on embedded platforms: deploy pre-trained models for on-device inference (edge AI / TinyML), integrate vendor AI/NPU SDKs for features such as voice, gesture, or presence detection, and structure sensor data pipelines feeding AI or cloud systems
Write and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests
Debug issues across the hardware/software boundary, perform root cause analysis
Collaborate directly with customer engineering teams as part of project delivery
Work independently on assigned projects, with mentorship from senior engineers