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Senior Software Engineer Embedded

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  • Level
    Senior
  • Job Field
    Embedded
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Balgach
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you will develop embedded software for robots, focusing on firmware and embedded Linux, collaborate with experts, and actively test systems in a diverse development environment.

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    Your role in the team

    • Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for all actuators and sensors used in our robot, covering the entire embedded stack from firmware to embedded Linux.
    • Work closely with robotic algorithms experts and electrical engineers.
    • Work in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment developing a novel robot from prototype to serial production.
    • Active and hands-on participation with system integration and testing on real hardware.
    • Team-oriented, problem-solving and creative thinking to push boundaries of cutting-edge technologies.
    • Being part of an R&D with startup spirit in a globally active company: we work in an iterative fashion to solve complex real-world problems at the frontier of robotics.

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    Our expectations of you

    Qualifications

    • Familiar with industrial networking protocols, particularly EtherCAT and CAN/CANopen.
    • Knowledge of low-level serial interfaces such as SPI, UART, and I²C.
    • Able to read schematics and debug code hands-on on the robot using an oscilloscope or a logic analyzer.
    • Passionate about modern embedded software development, including integration into CI/CD pipelines with a DevOps mindset.
    • Proficiency in English required, basic German skills advantageous.

    Experience

    • BSc/MSc in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
    • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with modern C++ in production environments.
    • Experience in C++ driver development on (embedded) Linux platforms and in C/C++ firmware development for MCUs (e.g., STM32).
    • Experienced in designing software and system architectures for embedded systems integrated into highly complex, distributed environments.
    • Experience in the following topic areas is a plus: ROS2 and Python, Automated hardware-in-the-loop testing, Modern RTOS (e.g., Zephyr).

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      Location Balgach

      Heinrich Wild Strasse

      9435 Heerbrugg

      Switzerland

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    Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon

    Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon

    Graz, Zürich, Heerbrugg, Dornbirn, Wien

    Leica Geosystems combines accurate measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies with industry-tailored workflows to help geodata-dependent industries capture, visualise, and analyse the physical world, turning data into actionable insights for better decision-making and improved efficiency. We are part of Hexagon, a global leader in measurement technologies with about 24,800 employees in 50 countries. Hexagon’s technologies provide the confidence vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. Yet measurement is only the beginning. Together, we bridge the physical and digital worlds to make cities and industries safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We bring that same mindset to how we work, offering a flexible annual working model based on a 40-hour week, giving you the freedom to organise your time effectively. Our hybrid working approach allows you to work where you are most productive.

    Description

  • Company Size
    250+ Employees
  • Founding year
    1921
  • Language
    German, English
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Industry, Production, Electronics, Automatization
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      4.1
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