# Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

**Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/applied-intuition)
**Location:** Stuttgart, Germany
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** C, C++, Posix, Rtos, Nvidia Orin, Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride, Qnx, Linux, Microcontrollers, Hardware Debuggers, Ipc, Ethernet, Dds, Gpus, Iso 26262
**Posted:** 2026-08-07

> Develop and port autonomous software across automotive embedded platforms, bringing up hardware and optimizing perception systems. The role requires 5+ years of C/C++ experience in POSIX and RTOS environments, with strong knowledge of QNX, Linux, SoCs, and low-level hardware acceleration.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop and debug the autonomous stack on embedded compute platforms.
- Design, develop, and port autonomous software modules across different system-on-chip platforms.
- Bring up new embedded hardware and software alongside machine learning, vehicle applications, and Vehicle OS engineers.
- Work closely with machine learning engineers to optimize perception models for embedded performance.
- Interface with automotive middleware and communication protocols, including IPC, Ethernet, and DDS.
- Support vehicle operations, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setups.
- Leverage AI-accelerated development tools and workflows.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with C/C++ on POSIX and RTOS environments.
- Direct experience with automotive SoCs, such as NVIDIA Orin or Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride.
- Strong low-level understanding of hardware accelerators, including encoders, DSPs, and GPUs.
- Deep knowledge of operating systems, specifically QNX and Linux.
- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, hardware debuggers, and flashing interfaces.

## Nice-to-haves
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electronics, or a related field.
- Experience with ADAS or autonomous driving systems.
- Machine learning experience, ideally in perception.
- Full product-cycle experience from first prototype to series production.
- Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASIL, or MISRA C++.

## Compensation and Benefits
- 30 days of paid vacation per year.
- €19 lunch budget and €19 dinner budget, plus free breakfast, snacks, and drinks in the office.
- €965 annual learning and development budget.
- €580 annual fitness budget.
- Subsidized Wellpass membership with access to gyms, studios, and wellness facilities across Germany.
- €25 monthly contribution to the Deutschlandticket.
- Generous parental leave in addition to statutory parental leave.

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