Embedded Software Engineer | Prague | Home Office up to 3 Days per Week v Praha, Česko

Our client, an innovative engineering company working on advanced electrification technologies, is looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join its growing software and controls team.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on the design, development, and validation of embedded software for real-time systems used in applications such as battery management, power conversion, and electric vehicle technologies. You will play a key role in driving software quality, architecture, development standards, and technical delivery across complex engineering projects.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and test embedded software platforms for real-time control systems.
• Lead the development of low-level and application-layer software for microcontroller-based products.
• Create modular, scalable, and reusable software architectures and components.
• Develop embedded software using C/C++ and Assembly.
• Implement and maintain device drivers, hardware abstraction layers, and communication interfaces.
• Work with communication protocols including CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART, and Ethernet.
• Support firmware update mechanisms and software integration activities.
• Translate system requirements into detailed software specifications and designs.
• Collaborate closely with systems, electrical, mechanical, validation, and manufacturing teams.
• Produce and maintain software architecture and design documentation.
• Execute unit, integration, and system-level testing activities.
• Apply coding standards and quality processes to ensure robust and maintainable software.
• Support software version control, configuration management, and release processes.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Support hardware bring-up, integration, debugging, and validation activities.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, and technical stakeholders when required.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in embedded software development.
• Strong experience designing and developing embedded software for real-time systems.
• Advanced programming skills in:
  • C
  • C++
  • Assembly
• Experience with embedded microcontroller platforms.
• Solid understanding of communication protocols:
  • CAN
  • LIN
  • SPI
  • I2C
  • UART
  • Ethernet
• Experience with software architecture, requirements engineering, and technical documentation.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in embedded environments.
• Experience with version control systems, including Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices for embedded software development.
• Familiarity with software quality standards and coding guidelines such as MISRA-C.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel when required and collaborate with clients on-site.

What You Can Expect:

• Hybrid working model with flexibility for remote work.
• Opportunity to work on advanced electrification and control technologies.
• Involvement in technically challenging and innovative engineering projects.
• Collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• International project exposure and occasional travel opportunities.

If you are an experienced embedded software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and developing high-quality real-time control solutions, we would love to hear from you.