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We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future - to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.\nIf you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.\nThe role\nYou'll work on a complex fire alarm system comprising over 3 microcontrollers. You'll get to work with cutting-edge technologies such as modern C++ and RTOS (Zephyr) and be responsible for building one part of the system. You'll work in a multicultural team distributed across Europe and collaborating in a hybrid work model.\nHow you'll make an impact\nWrite and review modern C++ code to implement new system features.\nTest the features you develop with unit tests and on hardware.\nMaintain and use Zephyr RTOS features for building lower layers of the system\nInvestigate bugs by analysing logs and traces, find the root cause and fix it.\nParticipate in the agile meetings and program increment discussions and negotiations\nWhat's important to us\nUniversity degree in Embedded Systems, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field (2+ years of embedded experience required if not directly embedded-focused)\nSolid foundation in C++ and an understanding that software engineering is more than just programming\nPractical experience in development of software for embedded systems\nExperience with microcontrollers and their peripherals (STM32)\nExperience with RTOS (knowledge of Zephyr will be considered a plus)\nYou understand the requirements of systems regarding security, safety and quality and can build the system so that it meets them\nFluency in English and enjoyment of working in a team distributed across Europe.\nWhat we offer\nWork life blend: we offer a safe & healthy workplace, with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home\nProfit share scheme: In addition to your annual salary, you may receive a profit share defined by the company’s success in the previous year\nGlobal and Diverse Zühlke community: witness how colleagues from all our 16 offices across the globe come together to create a unique, positive and inclusive work culture, learning from one another at annual team camps, and celebrating year-end parties and other local festivities\nCommitted to development: we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. 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