IoT Embedded Systems Engineer

Arbeitnow; Bern; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbeitnow in Bern, Switzerland seeks an experienced embedded systems engineer to lead hardware-software integration for IoT products. You will develop firmware for microcontroller platforms (ARM Cortex, ESP32, STM32) and contribute to system architecture and cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and cloud teams.

The role includes hardware review, prototype development, and supporting production ramp-up, with travel 5-10% for partner engagements and product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Hands-on embedded development experience across firmware and hardware domains.
• Strong understanding of hardware design and PCB layouts; able to review decisions with hardware teams.
• Expertise in embedded firmware for microcontrollers (ARM Cortex/ESP32/STM32).
• Experience with sensors and wireless tech (BLE/WiFi).
• Embedded Linux / Yocto experience is a plus in MCU+SOC environments.
• Fluent in German and English; cross-language communication required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of embedded system development for IoT products, focusing on firmware and hardware integration.
• Design and implement robust embedded software for MCU platforms and Linux-based systems as needed.
• Guide hardware development with external partners; review PCB designs for quality and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and cloud teams for end-to-end system integration.
• Define product requirements from concept to mass production with internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop prototypes and support transition to serial production with manufacturing partners.
• Evolve embedded platform with MCU and optional Linux/Yocto components.
• Create practical testing strategies for hardware and firmware reliability and quality.
• Support partners with debugging, documentation, and production ramp-up.
• Provide Level 3 technical support for complex system, firmware, and hardware issues.
• Travel 5–10% for partner support, validation, and product launches.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

Hardware design understanding

MCU platforms ARM Cortex/ESP32/STM32

BLE/WiFi connectivity

Yocto / Embedded Linux

Sensor integration

German language

English language

PCB design review

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering / Embedded Systems or related

Tools

Yocto

Embedded Linux

Job description

• Take ownership of the development of IoT systems, with a focus on embedded software, system architecture, and hardware and firmware integration

• Design and develop robust, efficient, and scalable embedded software for IoT products based on microcontroller platforms and, optionally, Linux based systems

• Provide technical guidance for hardware development in collaboration with external partners, including reviewing and challenging PCB designs to ensure functionality, quality, and manufacturability

• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and cloud engineering teams to ensure seamless end to end system integration

• Define and refine product requirements from initial concept through to mass production in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

• Develop and integrate prototypes and support the transition from development into serial production together with manufacturing partners

• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the embedded platform, including MCU based solutions as well as optional Linux and Yocto based components

• Develop pragmatic testing strategies to ensure the functionality, reliability, and quality of both hardware and firmware

• Support development and manufacturing partners with debugging, technical documentation, and production ramp up

• Provide Level 3 technical support for complex system, firmware, and hardware related issues

• Travel approximately 5 to 10 percent to support development partners, product validation activities, and product launches

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

• Several years of hands on experience in embedded development, including firmware development and hardware related engineering

• Strong understanding of hardware design and PCB layouts, with the ability to review design decisions and collaborate effectively with hardware development teams

• Strong expertise in embedded firmware development and software architecture for microcontroller platforms such as ARM Cortex, ESP32, or STM32

• Experience with sensor integration and wireless communication technologies such as BLE and WiFi

• Experience with embedded Linux systems, particularly Yocto, is an advantage, especially in environments combining System on Modules with MCU based architectures

• Broad system level understanding of mechanics, sensors, actuators, and their integration into robust IoT products

• Hands on experience with hardware testing, debugging tools, and automated production testing

• Familiarity with certification standards such as CE and FCC is an advantage

• Fluent in German and English, with additional languages considered a plus