Senior Firmware Engineer — GNSS, Embedded Linux & C/C++

Topcon Positioning Systems (Topcon); Favara; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Topcon Positioning Systems seeks a Senior Firmware Engineer to design, develop and modernize embedded software for GNSS receivers. You will collaborate with software, hardware and algorithm teams to deliver high‑performance C/C++ code and reliable Linux services.

Required 5+ years in embedded firmware, strong C/C++, experience with embedded Linux, and familiarity with GNSS technologies. The role emphasizes code quality, testing, and participation in CI/CD practices within an international

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in EE/CS or related field.
• 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Strong C/C++, modern C++ standards, and CMake proficiency.
• Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS, networking, and system APIs.
• Experience with GNSS technologies (RTK/PPP/CSSR) desirable.
• English proficiency; able to work in international teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and modernize embedded software and firmware for GNSS receivers.
• Integrate firmware with hardware and operating systems; optimize performance.
• Participate in testing, debugging, code reviews, and automated testing.
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows and software development standards.
• Provide technical direction within cross-functional teams.

Skills

C/C++

Multithreading

Git / Version control

CI/CD

Python

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

CMake

Embedded Linux

GNSS technologies

Job description

Topcon Positioning Systems seeks a Senior Firmware Engineer to design, develop and modernize embedded software for GNSS receivers. You will collaborate with software, hardware and algorithm teams to deliver high‑performance C/C++ code and reliable Linux services.

Required 5+ years in embedded firmware, strong C/C++, experience with embedded Linux, and familiarity with GNSS technologies. The role emphasizes code quality, testing, and participation in CI/CD practices within an international