Freelance Embedded Software Engineer (Semiconductor Industry)

Location: Munich, Germany (some remote flexibility possible)

Start: 02.06.2025

Duration: 6 months (extension possible)

A leading semiconductor manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support ongoing projects in equipment control and automation.

Responsibilities:

Develop and debug embedded software for semiconductor production systems

Integrate software with hardware and process control systems

Optimize system performance and ensure stable operation in production

Support bring-up, testing, and on-site troubleshooting

Document solutions and hand over to internal teams

Requirements:

Proven experience in embedded C/C++ development

Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Experience with microcontrollers, SoCs, or FPGA-based systems

Strong understanding of hardware-software interaction

Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Fluent in English; German is an advantage

Nice to have:

Background in semiconductor or industrial automation projects

Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, SPI, Ethernet)

Scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Offer:

Long-term freelance project with potential for extension

Opportunity to contribute to high-tech semiconductor production

Competitive daily rate