Senior Embedded Developer

Academic Work; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Work is seeking a Senior Embedded Developer in Stockholm to join a cross-functional team. You will design and implement robust embedded software in C/C++ for IoT and MedTech influenced products, collaborating with mechanics and electronics to optimize functionality and user experience.

The role emphasizes real-time firmware, hardware-proximate development, and testing within CI/CD pipelines. Fluency in English and Swedish is required for collaboration with international teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded development experience.
• Proficiency in Python for testing or automation.
• Fluent in English and Swedish, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust embedded software in C/C++.
• Interface with RTOS, Linux environments, and drivers.
• Work with peripherals: SPI, I2C, USB PD, analog signals.
• Collaborate with mechanics and electronics for integrated solutions.
• Drive feasibility studies and translate requirements into technical tasks.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

Python

RTOS

Linux

Microcontrollers

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or Systems Development

Tools

Zephyr RTOS

STM32 microcontrollers

IMXRT microcontrollers

Git

Job description

Are you an embedded developer looking to work hands-on with cutting-edge software? Our Stockholm-based client offers top-tier facilities and complex projects spanning MedTech to security. Join a collaborative team and see your code make a real impact. Apply today, as we review applications on an ongoing basis!

About the role

Our client is an established technology consultancy specializing in advanced product development, smart connected solutions, and Internet of Things (IoT). They guide partners through the entire product lifecycle – from initial strategy and prototyping to final market launch within sectors such as Industry, MedTech, Defense, and Security. Operating as an independent entity within a major international corporate group, they combine the agility and close-knit culture of a smaller firm with the extensive resources and advanced technical facilities of a global enterprise. Here, you will join a collaborative, down-to-earth team working at the absolute forefront of technology.

We are currently seeking a talented senior Embedded Developer to join the embedded development team in Stockholm, focused on firmware engineering from concept to final release. The team thrives on a flat organizational structure and cross-functional collaboration, offering opportunities to interface with mechanics, electronics, and software to optimize the product functionality and user experience.

You will be employed by our client, but you will carry out your assignments directly with their end customers. Depending on the project, you will work on-site within the end customer’s engineering team, either independently or alongside a colleague from the company. Because you will be embedded directly within external teams, it is essential that you feel confident in your own expertise and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Software & Architecture Design: Develop robust embedded software in C/C++.
• Hardware-Proximate Development: Write drivers, handle analog signals, and implement functionalities in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux environments.
• Protocols & Peripherals: Troubleshoot and optimize software under tight memory constraints, interfacing with peripherals such as analog data acquisition, motor control (PID), USB PD, SPI, and I2C.
• Wireless & Certification: Work with radio technology, Bluetooth/BLE, and other wireless standards, supporting regulatory measurements and compliance testing (e.g., FCC, ETSI).
• Project & Client Interaction: Drive feasibility studies, evaluate emerging technical standards, and translate complex client requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Testing & Automation: Develop test environments, including automated production testing and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups within CI/CD pipelines using Git.

We are looking for

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Development.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C programming and a solid understanding of C++. Approximately 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in Python (e.g., for testing, scripting, or automation purposes).
• Experience with RTOS (experience with Zephyr RTOS is a plus), Linux environments, and a foundational understanding of microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, IMXRT).
• Fluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Trustful
• Humble
• Social
• Responsible

Our recruitment process

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.