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Grow with technology.\nHIMA Group is a globally independent provider of safety-related automation solutions for the process and rail industries, protecting people, assets, and the environment. Founded in 1908, the family-owned company is headquartered in Brühl near Mannheim, Germany, and has grown steadily through strategic acquisitions, including Sella Controls (UK) in 2023 and Origo Solutions (Norway) in 2024. Today, HIMA employs approximately 1,150 professionals across 22 group companies worldwide.\nOur international teams bring together expertise from all corners of the world, working with a shared focus on developing reliable and sustainable solutions. At HIMA, employees are encouraged to take initiative, contribute their knowledge, and collaborate across borders to deliver projects with real impact.\nWorking at HIMA offers varied and responsible tasks, where your work has tangible influence. At the same time, you can continuously develop your skills and contribute to advancing safety technology. With a corporate culture built on collaboration, accountability, and sustainable innovation, we provide a professional environment where experts can thrive and make meaningful contributions.\nBecome part of a global success story and help shape the future of digital safety.\nAbout The Role\nWould you like to help shape the next generation of safety-critical control systems, contribute your ideas and expertise in functional safety and cybersecurity, and take on real technical responsibility? Are you passionate about embedded systems and firmware development? Do you enjoy working in agile, self-organized teams and thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment?\nThen this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. We’re already on the journey - and we invite you to join us!\nWe’re seeking a talented and experienced Firmware Engineer / Embedded Software Developer to strengthen our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, verification, and validation of firmware and embedded software for our next generation of safety-critical control systems. You will work closely with hardware engineers, product owners, and other team members to develop efficient, reliable, robust, and high-performance embedded systems.\nResponsibilities\nIndependent development of complex firmware solutions\nArchitecture and design of firmware systems\nDrive improvements in software quality, testability, maintainability, and reliability\nMentor and support junior developers\nProvide technical leadership on projects\nCollaborate closely with hardware engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders\nOptionally, take on team leadership responsibilities in the medium term\nRequirements\nAt least 5 years of professional experience in firmware development\nStrong programming skills in C/C++\nExtensive experience with modern microcontroller architectures\nIn-depth understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS)\nExperience in functional safety and/or cybersecurity\nGood knowledge of communication protocols\nExperience with version control systems, such as Git\nOur Benefits\nPurpose-driven work: Contribute to sustainable solutions in safety-related automation that protect people, assets, and the environment.\n\nGlobal collaboration and diversity: Work in diverse, internationally aligned teams that act as “One Team, One Goal” to deliver results worldwide.\n\nKnowledge-driven culture: Share ideas, think entrepreneurially, and contribute to innovative solutions with tangible impact.\n\nInternational work environment: Work with colleagues worldwide, participate in global projects, and collaborate across teams and countries.\n\nDevelopment opportunities: Long-term career opportunities within an expanding international organization.\n\nCommunity and culture: Team events, open communication, flat hierarchies, collaborative teamwork, and a culture of diversity and inclusion.\n\nDisclaimer\nHIMA Group offers flexible working hours and the option to work remotely. 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