Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Mechatronics)

VAT GROUP; Sankt Gallen; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group is seeking a Firmware Development Engineer to design and enhance embedded firmware for mechatronic components. You will translate customer requirements into robust technical solutions and contribute to engineering excellence across a global team.

The role emphasizes designing software architectures, improving processes, and applying modern technologies to achieve project goals. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.
• Several years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with Git, debugging, testing, and embedded software development tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technical solution concepts based on customer requirements.
• Develop and customize embedded firmware for mechatronic components, including new features and functionality.
• Contribute to software architecture and ensure the application of design principles and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing engineering processes, tools, and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Apply state-of-the-art technologies to achieve project objectives and improve product performance.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary and globally distributed teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support debugging, testing, and validation activities to ensure high-quality firmware solutions.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Git & debugging

Microcontrollers

UART/SPI/I2C

ECU protocols

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE/ Electronics

Tools

Embedded toolchains

CI/CD basics

Job description

VAT Group is seeking a Firmware Development Engineer to design and enhance embedded firmware for mechatronic components. You will translate customer requirements into robust technical solutions and contribute to engineering excellence across a global team.

The role emphasizes designing software architectures, improving processes, and applying modern technologies to achieve project goals. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.