Embedded Software Entwickler (m/w/d) — Rheinmetall Air Defence AG
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 63 days ago
Role overview
Modern embedded systems, sophisticated real-time applications and innovative technologies – in this versatile function you contribute significantly to the development of powerful software solutions.
Together with a dedicated team, you accompany software projects from conception to successful commissioning and take on a high degree of personal responsibility.
Your tasks in detail
- Development of software for real-time systems on powerful embedded platforms based on Xilinx Zynq 7000 and Ultrascale SoCs
- Self-responsible processing and implementation of software projects throughout the entire development process
- Commissioning and integration of software in the overall system as well as ensuring a reliable function
- Further development and maintenance of internal libraries to support a sustainable software architecture
- Conduct code reviews and actively participate in regular reviews within the development team
- Close cooperation with internal departments and continuous improvement of development processes WHAT YOU SHOULD TEACH
- Completed studies (ETH/FH) in computer science, electrical engineering or a comparable field of study
- Several years of experience in embedded software development as well as in-depth knowledge in the mentioned areas of responsibility
- Very good user knowledge in C
- Knowledge of C++ and/or FreeRTOS is advantageous
- Experience with Qt and/or Vitis DIE as well as with functional safety according to IEC 61508 standard desirable
- Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing
- High degree of self-motivation and pleasure in independently advancing topics and taking on responsibility
- Independent, pragmatic and quality-oriented working methods as well as strong teamwork skills WHAT WE ARE TO YOU
- A dynamic working environment with exciting projects
- Flexible working hours (active and trusted working hours)
- Very good social benefits and a super-compulsory pension fund
- Employee benefits of a large corporation, employee share purchase program
- Promotion of needs-based training
- Staff restaurant and external catering and shopping facilities nearby
- Individual internal and external personnel development measures in cooperation with our Rheinmetall Academy
- Workplace a few minutes walk from the Zurich-Oerlikon train station KONTAKTDETAILS Responsible contact: Michael Zmoos For questions about your application, please use the contact form.
Please note that dossiers of recruiters are not considered.
Application process
- Modern embedded systems, sophisticated real-time applications and innovative technologies – in this versatile function you contribute significantly to the development of powerful software solutions.
- Together with a dedicated team, you accompany software projects from conception to successful commissioning and take on a high degree of personal responsibility. Your tasks in detail:
- Development of software for real-time systems on powerful embedded platforms based on Xilinx Zynq 7000 and Ultrascale SoCs
- Self-responsible processing and implementation of software projects throughout the entire development process
- Commissioning and integration of software in the overall system as well as ensuring a reliable function
- Further development and maintenance of internal libraries to support a sustainable software architecture
- Conduct code reviews and actively participate in regular reviews within the development team
- Close cooperation with internal departments and continuous improvement of development processes WHAT YOU SHOULD TEACH
Additional details
- Together with a dedicated team, you accompany software projects from conception to successful commissioning and take on a high degree of personal responsibility. Your tasks in detail:
- Several years of experience in embedded software development as well as in-depth knowledge in the mentioned areas of responsibility Very good user knowledge in C
- Independent, pragmatic and quality-oriented working methods as well as strong teamwork skills WHAT WE ARE TO YOU A dynamic working environment with exciting projects
- Employee benefits of a large corporation, employee share purchase program Promotion of needs-based training
Notes and original content
- Together with a dedicated team, you accompany software projects from conception to successful commissioning and take on a high degree of personal responsibility.
- Your tasks in detail:
- Several years of experience in embedded software development as well as in-depth knowledge in the mentioned areas of responsibility
- Very good user knowledge in C
- Independent, pragmatic and quality-oriented working methods as well as strong teamwork skills WHAT WE ARE TO YOU
- A dynamic working environment with exciting projects
- Employee benefits of a large corporation, employee share purchase program
- Promotion of needs-based training
Questions about this listing
What salary does Rheinmetall Air Defence AG offer for this role?
Rheinmetall Air Defence AG lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Rheinmetall Air Defence AG offer?
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