Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d)

alpitronic Americas LLC; Nürnberg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Innovative work environment

High-tech projects in e-mobility

Opportunities for advancement

Further training opportunities

Attractive bonus system

Performance-related pay

Zusammenfassung

alpitronic Americas LLC in Nürnberg is seeking a skilled Programmer to contribute to the development of embedded systems. In this dynamic role, you will program in C, design hardware logic using HDL, and work on advanced projects in e-mobility. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in embedded programming, FPGA development, and digital electronics, along with excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of German is a plus. This is an opportunity in a supportive work environment offering advancement potential.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a closely related field.
• Previous professional experience in a similar role.
• Strong programming experience in C for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with HDL programming using VHDL, Verilog, or equivalent.
• Experience programming and debugging microcontrollers.
• Experience working with FPGAs, including synthesis, implementation, and testing.
• Familiarity with development tools such as GCC, vendor IDEs, and FPGA toolchains.
• Understanding of digital electronics, timing, and hardware–software interaction.
• Experience with communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, or CAN.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Develop embedded software in C for microcontroller-based systems.
• Design, implement and verify digital logic using VHDL or Verilog.
• Program and debug FPGAs for control and data acquisition applications.
• Develop low-level drivers and communication protocols.
• Support setup, debugging, and validation of microcontroller and FPGA platforms.
• Work with engineers to define hardware–software interfaces.
• Implement and test real-time control functionalities.
• Document software and FPGA designs and test procedures.

Kenntnisse

C programming

HDL programming (VHDL, Verilog)

Microcontroller programming

FPGA development

Digital electronics

Communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)

English proficiency

German proficiency

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Embedded Systems

Tools

GCC

FPGA toolchains

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a Programmer to support the development of embedded and digital systems through low-level software and hardware description language programming. The Embedded Software Engineer will play a key role in developing, implementing, and validating firmware and FPGA logic for microcontroller- and FPGA-based systems used in advanced R&D and engineering applications.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop embedded software in the C programming language for microcontroller-based systems
• Design, implement and verify digital logic using hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog
• Program, configure and debug field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) for control, data acquisition and signal processing applications
• Develop low-level drivers, interfaces and communication protocols for embedded systems
• Provide support for the setup, debugging, and validation of microcontroller and FPGA platforms
• Work closely with electronics, power electronics and systems engineers to define hardware–software interfaces
• Implement and test real-time control and monitoring functionality
• Use simulation tools, logic analysers, and on-target debugging tools to perform functional verification and debugging
• Document software and FPGA designs, architectures and test procedures
• Maintain and improve existing firmware and FPGA codebases
• Provide support for integration and testing activities in laboratory and R&D environments

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Degree inComputer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a closely related field
• Previous professional experience in a similar role
• Strong programming experience inCfor embedded systems
• Hands‑on experience withHDL programmingusing VHDL, Verilog, or equivalent
• Experience programming and debuggingmicrocontrollers
• Experience working withFPGAs, including synthesis, implementation, and testing
• Familiarity with development tools such as GCC, vendor IDEs, and FPGA toolchains
• Understanding of digital electronics, timing, and hardware–software interaction
• Experience with communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, or CAN
• Passion for research and innovation, and a willingness to learn and adapt quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, German is a plus

OUR COMMITMENT

• Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team
• High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e‑mobility
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
• A wide range of further training opportunities
• Attractive bonus system and performance-related pay
• Additional company benefits