Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Automotive): Developing and maintaining the embedded vehicle software platform for autonomous logistics with an accent on low-level drivers, BSPs, and Drive-by-Wire interfaces. Focus on ensuring deterministic behavior, reliable time synchronization, and robust sensor integration across the vehicle platform.

Location: On-site in Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global builds autonomous logistics solutions by combining advanced automation technology with human-guided teleoperations for safer and more efficient driverless operations.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain embedded software across the full vehicle platform, from bootloader to application-level interfaces.
• Integrate and evolve Drive-by-Wire interfaces and safety-relevant vehicle controls.
• Manage BSPs, embedded OS configurations, and low-level platform services.
• Implement and optimize drivers for vehicle sensors and embedded peripherals.
• Ensure reliable system timing and synchronization across sensors, compute units, and networks.

Requirements

• Strong experience in embedded software development using C/C++.
• Solid knowledge of embedded Linux or RTOS-based systems, including bootloaders and BSPs.
• Experience developing or integrating low-level drivers and hardware interfaces.
• Understanding of timing, synchronization, and real-time constraints in embedded systems.
• Experience with automotive networks and time synchronization mechanisms like CAN, ETH, and PTP.
• Experience with Rust and middleware development.

Nice to have

• Experience working with custom hardware platforms and bring-up of new embedded boards.
• Background in automotive or robotics environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, fast-paced startup environment with flat hierarchies.
• Flexible work schedules and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Monthly lunch budget to support employee well-being.
• Company-subsidized eGym Wellpass membership for gym and sports access.
• Strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development.