Embedded Software & Firmware Engineer (m/f/d)

Labo; Duisburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Bike leasing

Subsidies and discounts

Job summary

Advantest is seeking an Embedded Software & Firmware Engineer (m/f/d) in Germany to contribute to IoT, 5G and AI-driven automated test systems. You will develop embedded software and firmware in C/C++, build device drivers, and collaborate across hardware and software teams to enable world-class semiconductor validation.

Applicants should have a Master's in a technical field, strong C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and familiarity with FPGA tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Experience in embedded software/firmware development.
• Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Linux-based development, scripting and debugging.
• Understanding of digital hardware, schematics, interfaces and HW-SW integration.
• Analytical, hands-on mindset with ownership and teamwork in international settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software and firmware for automated test systems.
• Design, implement, debug, and maintain low-level software, device drivers, and hardware interfaces.
• Create Python automation and Linux scripting to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Support system bring-up, integration, and validation across hardware and software components.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product engineering teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Support FPGA integration, debugging, and verification activities, including FPGA functionality.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

Linux scripting

Device drivers

HW/SW integration

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

Libero

Verilog

VHDL

Job description

Embedded Software & Firmware Engineer (m/f/d)

IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software and firmware solutions in C/C++ for automated silicon validation and test systems.
• Design, implement, debug, and maintain low-level software, device drivers, and hardware control interfaces.
• Create automation, testing, and verification tools using Python and Linux scripting to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Support system bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, and validation activities across hardware and software components.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle and contribute to technical documentation.
• Support FPGA integration, debugging, and verification activities, including implementation and validation of FPGA-based functionality.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in embedded software, firmware development, or closely related engineering fields.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and practical experience developing software for embedded systems.
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments, including scripting and debugging of hardware-near software solutions.
• Good understanding of digital hardware concepts, electronic schematics, communication interfaces, and hardware-software integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, hands-on mentality, ability to take ownership of technical challenges, and effective collaboration within international and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FPGA development using VHDL and/or Verilog, including FPGA debugging and verification.
• Experience with FPGA development environments such as Vivado, Quartus, Libero, or similar toolchains.
• Experience with Python for automation, testing, and development support.
• Experience with hardware bring-up, system integration, device drivers, embedded Linux, and laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes or logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing environments.
• German language skills and experience in semiconductor validation, instrumentation, automated test equipment, or related high-technology environments.

Flexibility

• Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence.

Benefits

• Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing).

Development

• Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions.

Fitness

• Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days.

Security

• Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations.

If you have any questions, Anna Fritz will be happy to answer them. Anna Fritz Böblingen +49 (0) 7031.435.7103. For further information visit: www.advantest-career.de