Embedded Software Engineer – Working Student / Intern Position (Full-Time, 12 Months) (m/f/d) (Drone Software)

Location: On-site in Gilching, Bavaria, Germany; mobile working is available

Company

hirify.global is a European deep-tech company developing integrated hardware, software, and AI-powered solutions for unmanned systems across air, land, and maritime domains.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and optimize embedded firmware for Drone Port systems.
• Translate technical requirements into software features and contribute to design decisions.
• Implement and test board support packages, peripheral drivers, and interfaces for external sensors.
• Debug firmware and hardware–software interactions using measurement and debugging tools.
• Develop tests, improve code coverage, and contribute to bootloader and firmware update mechanisms.
• Support firmware build environments, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, production tools, device configuration, documentation, and code reviews.

Requirements

• Currently studying electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related subject, with availability for full-time work for 12 months.
• Substantial practical experience in embedded software development.
• Clean, structured, and efficient C programming skills and an understanding of resource-limited microcontroller constraints.
• Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and common peripherals.
• Practical experience with several embedded communication interfaces, including UART, I²C, SPI, CAN, or Ethernet.
• Understanding of real-time operating system concepts; practical RTOS experience is preferred.
• Confident Git usage and familiarity with branches, merge requests, code reviews, and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to read electronic schematics, investigate hardware–software issues systematically, explain findings clearly, work independently, and communicate progress and obstacles proactively.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and share technical knowledge; English at least B2 level, written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Practical experience using an RTOS.

Culture & Benefits

• Trust-based flexible working hours with support for work-life balance.
• Mobile working options alongside the on-site role.
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership, corporate discounts, and a sponsored daily lunch budget.
• Employee events and an inclusive, diversity-focused work environment.
• Company shuttle service from Munich Laim to the Gilching location and back.