Embedded Software Engineer - Berlin

About the Role

We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who can take ownership of embedded software from architecture through production. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on C/C++, Python, protocol cracking, Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, board bring-up, and resolving real-world technical challenges across software and hardware.

You will work closely with international hardware and software teams to develop reliable embedded systems and production-grade electronic products.

Core Responsibilities

Hardware Design

• Own the design and implementation of embedded software/ firmware in C/C++.
• Develop low-level firmware, device drivers, middleware, control logic, and application software for bare-metal and RTOS-based systems.
• Drive technical design discussions.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers on system architecture, interfaces, and design trade-offs.

Protocols, Integration & Debugging

• Implement, integrate, and debug wired and wireless communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, BLE, and Wi-Fi.
• Characterization (Reverse-engineering) and control of challenging digital and analog systems.
• Perform hands-on board and system bring-up.
• Use debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, traces, and logs to diagnose timing, communication, and system-level issues.

Product Development, HIL & Validation

• Take end-to-end ownership of embedded software feature development.
• Own and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop infrastructure and automated tests.
• Use AI-native engineering workflows to accelerate coding, debugging, testing, documentation, and technical investigation.

Customer Support & Root Cause Analysis

• Investigate field or customer-reported hardware issues.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and develop robust technical solutions.
• Work with internal teams and clients to ensure reliable product operation.

Required Experience & Skills

Must-Haves

• 3+ years of experience in embedded software/ firmware engineering.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Strong professional experience with C and C++ in embedded environments.
• Strong professional experience with Python for automation, test infrastructure, tooling, or analysis.
• Substantial contribution to at least two production-grade hardware products or embedded systems.
• Practical experience implementing and debugging wired and wireless communication protocols, hardware interfaces, and battery-powered devices.
• Strong hands-on skills in board bring-up, testing, and low-level debugging across software and hardware.
• Comfort using AI-assisted engineering workflows alongside version control, issue tracking, and project-management tools.
• Professional working proficiency in English

Nice-to-Haves

• Hardware schematics design skills.
• Experience in signal processing.
• Experience building or maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop and automated test infrastructure.
• Engineering leadership experience, including driving design discussions, mentoring, or coordinating technical work.
• Experience supporting production, manufacturing, or field-deployed electronic products.

About Better Devices

Better Devices builds cutting-edge electronic systems in partnership with global clients. We combine rigorous engineering, first-principles thinking, and an obsession with quality to deliver impactful devices and technical solutions. Our work spans the full product lifecycle — from early architecture and prototyping to production and field deployment.

We are growing our hardware engineering capability to support both client projects and internal technology development.

Why Join Better Devices

Fast Pace Engineering Work in a team that values first-principles thinking, ownership, and high engineering standards. We are fast in things like procurement and production.

Impact Work on real embedded products that go from concept to production.

Ownership Take responsibility for software and systems end-to-end rather than working on isolated tasks.

Growth Opportunity to expand into system architecture or technical leadership as the company grows.

Our Values
Customer Obsession, First Principles Thinking, Be Brave, Invent Your Way, Bias for Action, Stronger Together, Iterate Fast, Leverage Technology, Commit & Deliver, Extreme Ownership, Relentless Focus, Intentional Quality, Simplify, Foresight, Build Trust & Empower, Enjoy the Ride.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• How many electronic products have you substantially contributed to in the past?

Experience:

• firmware/ embedded software: 2 years (Preferred)
• Python: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• authorization to work full-time in Germany (Required)

Work Location: In person