Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Location
- Vienna
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Job Field
- Software, Embedded
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Salary
- from 3.824 € gross/month
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop Embedded Linux BSPs and write Linux drivers for FPGA peripherals. You will implement firmware in C/C++/Rust and debug HW/SW interactions during system integration.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Develop and maintain embedded Linux BSPs, including kernel configuration, device tree authoring, and board bring-up.
- Write Linux device drivers and kernel modules for custom FPGA peripherals and on-board hardware.
- Implement low-level firmware and middleware in C/C++/Rust for FPGA logic and communication interfaces.
- Configure and optimize bootloaders and root filesystems for embedded CPU modules.
- Develop userspace applications and automated hardware testing tools.
- Implement RTL designs in VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Integrate vendor and custom FPGA IP cores and define HW/SW interfaces.
- Support simulation, verification, synthesis, timing closure, and in-system debugging.
- Collaborate closely during board bring-up and system integration activities.
- Debug complex HW/SW/FPGA interactions using laboratory equipment and protocol analyzers.
- Contribute to system architecture, documentation, and interface specifications.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Solid proficiency in C/C++ and/or Rust.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-moving engineering team.
- Vertrautheit mit RTOS-Umgebungen wie FreeRTOS oder Zephyr.
- Knowledge of PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, or DSP toolchains.
Experience
- 3-8 years of experience in embedded systems engineering, FPGA development, or mixed HW/SW engineering.
- Strong experience with embedded Linux, kernel drivers, device trees, and bootloaders.
- Experience with RTL design and FPGA integration.
- Hands-on debugging experience in hardware environments.
- Experience with Rust for embedded systems.
- Experience with Xilinx/AMD SoC platforms and toolchains.
- Scripting experience using Python, TCL, or Bash.
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What we offer
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum-secure communication technology.
- Direct impact on a next-generation hardware platform from concept to production.
- High autonomy and ownership in a small, highly skilled engineering team.
- Collaboration within a strong European deep-tech ecosystem supported by EU programmes and leading investors.
- Long-term growth opportunities into specialist or technical leadership roles.
- The minimum gross salary for this position is €3,824.50 per month (full-time) according to the applicable collective agreement.
- Depending on qualifications and experience, we offer a highly competitive overpayment.
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About Your Employer
zerothird
Zerothird develops advanced communication solutions with a focus on quantum cryptography. The company combines academic excellence with engineering expertise to provide ultra-secure encryption keys.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Embedded Systems & FPGA Engineer
- Salary
- from 3.824 € gross/monthEstimated net salary based on the gross salary in the job ad.from 2.638 € net/month
- Location
- Vienna
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
