Lead Embedded Software Engineer (F/M/D)
OUR VISION
When people use our technology to "bridge the gap" between the physical and digital worlds, they don’t just capture reality - they create a new one. In this new reality, they are smarter, more productive, more streamlined, and more creative - because they have the digital foundation to build the world they want to live in.
That’s what NavVis offers in all our products and services: the tools to not just map the world as it is, but to pave the way to a better future. To forge something new. Physical or digital, there is only one reality. And it’s the reality NavVis empowers people to build better.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you ready to join our Mapping and Perception team, solve complex real-world challenges, and help shape the next generation of intelligent devices?
Imagine being part of a team where you collaborate with experienced engineers across software and hardware to build the firmware and low-level systems that power our products in the field. From connectivity and sensors to cameras, battery systems, and high-speed interfaces, your work will be at the core of how our devices perform, scale, and evolve.
Our passion for engineering, paired with our international environment, drives our mission — to create seamless connections between hardware, software, and the real world.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Develop, integrate, and deploy firmware and embedded software for ARM and x86-based systems
- Write and maintain low-level drivers in C/C++ for hardware communication (e.g., serial interfaces, USB, MIPI, Ethernet).
- Test and integrate drivers for new hardware components, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth modules, displays, battery management units, IMU, USB/MIPI cameras, and LiDAR scanners.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers in hardware development teams.
- Build and maintain configurations across multiple generations of hardware devices.
- Contribute to test automation, CI pipelines, and build systems (e.g., CMake, Buildroot).
- Support large-scale deployment by packaging and updating firmware across device fleets.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THE ROLE
- A Master's or Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software engineering with strong hands-on skills.
- Proficient with ARM and x86 embedded devices, developing low-level drivers in user and kernel space
- Proficiency with C/C++ (low-level programming, user and kernel space) and Python (scripting, test automation)
- Experience with ARM and x86 platforms, cross-compilation, and toolchains.
- Solid knowledge of Linux systems, comfortable with terminal tools and system-level debugging.
- Familiarity with integration testing, unit testing, and continuous integration best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a structured way.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.
We’d love it if you have:
- Experience with over-the-air firmware deployment and provisioning tools (e.g., Ansible).
- Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers and RTOS environments
- Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as USB 3.x, MIPI CSI-2, HDMI, or Gigabit Ethernet.
- Background in working with MIPI cameras and LiDAR scanners.
- Experience working in agile development teams with modern git workflows (branching, code review, CI/CD).
HOW WE WILL KNOW WE ARE A PERFECT MATCH
Your recruiting partner for this role is Rina (she/her). You can expect to go through a screening call, a take home challenge and up to 3 rounds of interviews, where we would love to discover your passion and interests, introduce you to who we are and what drives us, and finally understand how we can potentially add value to each other's growth.
HOW WE WILL KEEP YOU SMILING
- It's important to take a break from work! We offer 30 days of paid time off per year
- Affordable access to a vast network of fitness and wellness facilities through EGYM Wellpass subsidy
- Deutschlandticket subsidy to support sustainable travel using public transport
- We offer flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup, enabling you to plan your work around your life, and not your life around work!
- We offer full visa and relocation support for international candidates
- An attractive bike leasing model through JobRad, in line with our commitment towards sustainable mobility
- A competitive compensation package that values the skills and experience you bring
- Up to 4000 EUR employee referral bonus
- Financial support for local language classes to help you in your journey of integrating into the culture!
ABOUT US
NavVis’ unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace has laid the foundation for our incredible growth. We thrive on the collective strength of our people who come from diverse backgrounds. We respect and value every experience associated with race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion and disability. We do not discriminate on the basis of any of these, or other identities, and strongly encourage everyone to apply.
Together with you, we build NavVis!
If you need assistance at any stage of the recruiting process due to a disability, please reach out to your recruiting partner(s) for this position.
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