Firmware Engineer — Embedded Systems (Hybrid)

BlackBerry Inc.; Bergamo; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Wellbeing support for employees and …

Welfare plan

Canteen or meal vouchers

Job summary

ABB in Bergamo seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop and implement firmware for industrial protection circuit breakers and communication modules. You will contribute to testing, cybersecurity, and IP creation within an Agile Scrum team, collaborating with architects and hardware/software developers.

Requirements include a degree in Information or Electronic Engineering, 3–5 years in embedded firmware, strong C/C++, Python, RTOS knowledge, and experience with

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Information or Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems or comparable.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ with software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with Python for scripting and test automation.
• 3–5 years in firmware development for embedded industrial applications.
• Understanding of microcontrollers, peripherals, hardware/software interfaces and RTOS.
• Experience debugging firmware using probes/oscilloscopes/logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with structured development processes (requirement analysis to testing).
• Experience with Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, IEC61850, Profibus or CAN bus.
• Knowledge of embedded/industrial cybersecurity; secure development practices.
• Experience in Agile Scrum environments and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement firmware for industrial protection circuit breakers and communication modules.
• Improve firmware development and cybersecurity processes; contribute to IP creation.
• Perform unit, integration, and system testing to ensure quality.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning for continuous delivery.
• Collaborate with system architects and hardware/software developers to translate requirements into specs.
• Support patent-related activities where applicable.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python scripting

RTOS knowledge

Firmware debugging

Agile/Scrum

English/Italian communication

Education

M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Information or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Debug Probes

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Job description

ABB in Bergamo seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop and implement firmware for industrial protection circuit breakers and communication modules. You will contribute to testing, cybersecurity, and IP creation within an Agile Scrum team, collaborating with architects and hardware/software developers.

Requirements include a degree in Information or Electronic Engineering, 3–5 years in embedded firmware, strong C/C++, Python, RTOS knowledge, and experience with