Student worker Embedded Software Engineer

Danfoss; Kolding; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plan

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Denmark is seeking a student worker to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in smart home technology. You will contribute to the security of IoT devices and help meet the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act while balancing your studies.

You will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of hardware and software, with mentoring, flexibility, and opportunities to explore AI tools and firmware development for embedded systems used in home climate controls.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Coursework or project experience in embedded C programming and firmware development for IoT devices.
• Familiarity with wireless protocols (Zigbee, Matter, BLE, Wi‑Fi, LoRaWAN).
• Foundational understanding of memory management for resource-constrained systems.
• Interest in cybersecurity and building secure products.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of security solutions for CRA readiness.
• Migrate software from legacy microcontrollers to modern, capable platforms.
• Develop and test security features like secure boot, OTA updates, and firmware verification.
• Assist with verification and debugging of embedded systems, including unit tests on hardware.
• Explore and apply AI tools to streamline coding and debugging.

Skills

Embedded C

Firmware development

IoT security

Zigbee

Matter

BLE

Wi‑Fi

LoRaWAN

Education

Pursuing degree in Computer Science

Pursuing degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Are you a student looking to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges?

In this flexible student worker role, you will join our team to help shape the next generation of smart home technology, fitting your work around your studies.

You will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of hardware and software, contributing to the security of our smart IoT devices. Your work will directly support our efforts to meet the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a critical initiative for our future products.

This is a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts, explore the use of AI in modern development, and make a tangible impact on the connected devices used in homes around the world.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the design and implementation of security solutions to prepare our smart indoor climate controls for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
• Contribute to migrating software, including application and communication stacks, from legacy microcontrollers to modern, more capable platforms
• Help develop and test key security features like secure boot, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and firmware verification
• Assist with the verification and debugging of our embedded systems, from writing unit tests to troubleshooting directly on hardware
• Explore and apply AI tools to help streamline routine coding, accelerate debugging, and improve our overall development processes

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Coursework or project experience in embedded C programming and an interest in firmware development for IoT devices
• Familiarity with wireless communication protocols, such as Zigbee, Matter, BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, or similar
• A foundational understanding of memory management for resource-constrained systems
• A strong interest in cybersecurity principles and a passion for learning how to build secure products

What You’ll Get From Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are.

You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about -we think they’re great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

For information about the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Gerd Veierskov, [phone]