Embedded Software Engineer

MBRYONICS; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical communications firm in Galway is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop software for cutting-edge optical systems. Join a team where you will work on real-time systems and hardware integration, with opportunities for career growth and innovation in space technology. Competitive benefits and work-life balance offered.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with analytical skills.
• Experience with low-level interfaces like UARTs and CAN bus.
• Passion for embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software for optical communication hardware.
• Develop, test, and debug efficient code.
• Integrate firmware with hardware components.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems concepts

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Debugging skills

Familiarity with Git

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Embedded Linux

RTOS

UART

Ethernet

Job description

MBRYONICS is at the forefront of free space optical communications. Our product

portfolio covers a wide range of emerging technologies from photonic integrated circuits to advanced optical systems and embedded software solutions. Our optical communications systems are integrated and deployed in satellite communications systems. The work is exciting and challenging and is at the forefront of the technology domains. As part of our expansion, we are currently looking for a suitably motivated - Embedded Software Engineer - to join our group.

As an Embedded Software Engineer at MBRYONICS, you'll be a key player on our engineering team, designing, developing, and testing embedded software for our cutting‑edge optical communication systems. This is an excellent opportunity to dive into real‑time systems, hardware‑software integration, and the full software development lifecycle in a fast‑paced, high‑tech setting.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement embedded software solutions for microcontrollers and microprocessors used in our optical communication hardware.
• Develop, test, and debug robust, efficient, and well‑documented code in C/C++.
• Integrate firmware with hardware components, ensuring seamless functionality and peak performance.
• Participate in all phases of the product lifecycle—from requirements and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Conduct comprehensive unit testing and system‑level validation to guarantee software quality and reliability.
• Contribute to documentation for software design, development, and testing processes.
• Engage in code reviews and adhere to coding standards.
• Growing our CI/CD pipeline to accommodate complex build tooling and version control.
• Developing our independent software testing capabilities, setting the foundations for code quality processes.
• Support the continuous improvement of our software development processes.
• Keep up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and best practices in embedded systems.

Who you are

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A solid academic background with strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• A foundational understanding of embedded systems concepts, including microcontrollers, microprocessors, and hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART).
• Proven experience developing embedded software for embedded Linux, RTOS, and microcontroller, real‑time operating systems (RTOS) is a plus.
• Experience writing software for low‑level interfaces such as UARTs, CAN bus, I2C, RS‑422, and similar interfaces.
• Experience with network interfaces and protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, and UDP.
• Experience with high‑level protocols and data formats such as HTTPS, DHCP, XML, JSON, YAML, HTML.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• A genuine passion for embedded software development and an interest in space technology.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and eager to learn new technologies.

What’s in it for you

Career Growth: Contribute to a world‑class space‑age communication program while developing your leadership skills in a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing environment

Collaboration: Work with talented professionals across disciplines to drive impactful solutions

Innovation: Be part of a team pioneering advancements in manufacturing engineering for cutting‑edge FSO systems

Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package

If you’re ready to take your career to new heights and drive the future of space‑age communication, apply now and join the MBRYONICS team as our Embedded Software Engineer.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

Core ethical values, diversity and inclusion are invaluable to MBRYONICS’ business success. We recognise that the broad perspectives that result from recruiting, developing and retaining a globally diverse workforce promotes innovation and helps us succeed as a business enterprise. It is the policy and practice of the Company to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. The Company will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, family status, disability, age, or membership of the Traveller community.