Embedded Software Engineer

Do you like to be on the cutting edge of innovation? If you’re motivated confident and looking to challenge yourself to be your best, then you’ve come to the right place! This is a role where you to showcase your skills inside and outside of the organization. You’ll work with a variety of customers to evaluate their needs and translate them into workable specifications and processes for your teammates. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring the final product is ready to meet our customer’s expectations before final shipping.  Come join a team where you’re treated like family, you can grow and learn strong core values from dedicated leaders focused on quality and excellence!

Location: 

Balzers, LI, 9496

 

Embedded Software Engineer 
 

 

In this position, you will assume responsibility for the design, implementation, and validation of embedded software for our in-house developed electronic circuits and high-power electronic systems. You will contribute significantly to the advancement of our electronic designs and ensure compliance with modern engineering practices, including secure-by-design principles, over-the-air (OTA) update mechanisms, and automated testing frameworks.

 

 

Your Responsibilities

 

  • Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for proprietary electronic circuits
  • Collaborate closely with hardware engineering teams to define and optimize electronic system architectures
  • Ensure the development of secure, reliable, and maintainable code with particular emphasis on cybersecurity and long-term maintainability
  • Implement advanced functionalities, such as OTA updates, diagnostics, and fault-tolerant mechanisms
  • Support and enhance automated testing procedures, including unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop testing

 

Your Profile

 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Proven professional experience in embedded software development on microcontroller platforms
  • Sound knowledge of high-power electronics and their interaction with embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in C/C++; knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g., Python, Rust) is advantageous
  • Experience with build systems, cross-compilation toolchains, and debugging embedded targets
  • Practical expertise in test automation frameworks for embedded systems
  • Familiarity with OTA update technologies and firmware lifecycle management
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; proficiency in German is considered an asset

 

 

Can you identify with this position and are you looking for a new challenge? Then we are eager to meet you! Please apply online.

 

 

Contact

 

Barbara Scherrer

Phone: +4233886688

 

 

 

 

About us

 

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. 
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 

 

We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide. 

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Job Information

Published:  Oct 1, 2025
Job ID:  102689
Location: 

Balzers, LI, 9496