Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) AI & Rapid Prototyping

Thales Group; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 63,857 - 87,078; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) for AI & Rapid Prototyping in Ditzingen, Germany. In this role, you will develop control and application layers for sensor systems and work closely with a small, innovative team.

The ideal candidate has strong skills in modern C++ and Linux, excellent communication abilities, and will engage in diverse projects focusing on cutting-edge technology in defense and security.

We encourage proactive and detail-oriented individuals to apply, with opportunities for growth in a global company.

Qualifications

• Strong team and communication skills in a small, interdisciplinary prototyping team.
• Self-directed, proactive working style with a high level of ownership.
• Very good German and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the control and application layer for sensor demonstrators.
• Design clean interfaces and implement mode, resource, and configuration management.
• Ensure system operability, observability, and testability.

Skills

Modern C++

Linux

Multithreading

Inter-process communication

Network programming

Automated testing

CI/CD toolchains

Python scripting

Containerization (Docker)

Soft-real-time systems

Education

Completed technical studies in computer science or electronic engineering

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

## Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) AI & Rapid PrototypingApplylocations: DITZINGEN SRA OMEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0332238Location: DITZINGEN SRA OME, Germany**We say HI\***Thales in Germany is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as cyber security and digital identity markets. # **Say HI\* – to your career as**# # **Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) AI & Rapid Prototyping**# # **In Ditzingen #LI-HYBRID**In Ditzingen, you will encounter security solutions for monitoring and safeguarding borders and for border controls, protection of civil and military facilities and tactical communication. This is the right place for you if you want to work with us on practical highly mobile radars for ground and coastal monitoring or night vision goggles and multifunctional heat imaging equipment. Join the Thales expert team for radar, optronic vision systems for armoured military vehicles or for protecting the field camps of the German Armed Forces. We are happy to have you on board! **Your mission as** Embedded Software Engineer **(m/f/d)****:**As Embedded Software Engineer for application software you develop the brain around our processing chain: the control and application layer that turns individual hardware and processing components into one coherent sensor demonstrator. You design clean interfaces, implement mode, resource and configuration management, and make sure the system is operable, observable and testable – from scheduling and health monitoring to data recording and the operator-facing API**We are looking forward to:*** Completed technical studies, e.g. in computer science or electronical engineering* Strong modern C++ on Linux, including multithreading, inter-process communication and network programming* Solid software architecture and design skills (component design, clean interfaces, design patterns)* Experience with automated testing and CI/CD toolchains (e.g. GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins)* Good Python scripting skills* Containerization (Docker) and deployment automation advantageous* Experience with soft-real-time or embedded systems advantageous* Domain experience in sensor systems, automation or comparable data-intensive products advantageous* Radar knowledge advantageous* Strong team and communication skills in a small, interdisciplinary prototyping team* Analytical and structured way of thinking and working* Self-directed, proactive working style with a high level of ownership* Precision and quality awareness, especially in verification and interface definition* Pragmatic, hands-on prototyping mindset – willingness to iterate fast and learn from hardware* Willingness to travel for integration and measurement campaigns (~15%)* Very good German and English skillsThe Group invests more than €4,5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies. In 2025, the Group generated **sales of €22.1 billion.** For our more than **85,000 employees** in 65 countries we open up visionary perspectives, realise individual career paths and enable creative freedom. This is achieved with courage, versatility and the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. **With our sustainable value-focused management we support diversity actively.****Say HI\* – Your journey to us**At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? Your Talent Acquisition contact **Maria Gaissert** is looking forward to your online application.Maria Gaissert – Talent Acquisition Partnerin #LI-MG1+49 172 8281399\*Human Intelligence