About the job

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Embedded C++ Software Designer to join our team in Munich to support the development of safety-critical fire detection and building safety solutions within an international engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex embedded software applications using modern C++ in safety-relevant environments
• Create and maintain robust software architectures and UML models that support scalable and maintainable product development
• Define clear software structures enabling international development teams to work independently on their respective components
• Contribute to the design and implementation of embedded systems for fire detection and building technology applications
• Ensure software quality, reliability, and maintainability through unit testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing, and code reviews
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, architects, and development teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Support the implementation of software development best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes
• Perform hardware-related debugging activities using tools such as on-chip debuggers and oscilloscopes
• Develop and maintain communication interfaces utilizing protocols such as CAN-FD, HTTPS, and MQTT
• Work within modern containerized development environments and contribute to CI/CD-oriented workflows
• Actively support and mentor development teams, particularly during project ramp-up and implementation phases
• Contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality embedded products while maintaining a pragmatic and hands-on engineering approach

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Several years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Strong expertise in modern C++ programming for embedded systems
• Excellent knowledge of software architecture and UML-based software design methodologies
• Experience working within Agile software development environments
• Solid understanding of software quality assurance practices including testing, code reviews, and coding standards
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), ideally Zephyr
• Knowledge of Devicetree concepts and low-level hardware integration
• Experience with hardware debugging and embedded troubleshooting techniques
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within international teams
• Professional English language skills
• German language skills at B2 level or above are preferred

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with safety-critical systems or regulated development environments
• Knowledge of fire detection, building automation, industrial automation, or IoT systems
• Experience working with CAN-FD, MQTT, HTTPS, or similar communication protocols
• Understanding of IoT security principles and secure software development practices
• Experience with Docker and containerized development workflows
• Knowledge of continuous integration and modern software delivery pipelines
• Previous experience in multinational and distributed engineering teams
• Strong mentoring and technical leadership capabilities
• Experience supporting software architecture definition and technical decision-making processes
• Ability to work on-site in Munich several days per week