Platform Software Engineer (m/f/d)

For our location in Cairo, we are looking for an experienced Platform Software Engineer that, with the company headquarters in Wildpoldsried (Germany), you will work in a distributed team from our office in Málaga (Spain).

The “ECU” (Electronic Control Unit) team develops the control unit of each sonnenBatterie.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and linux administration in Embedded Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software solutions.

• Write clear and concise documentation for code and system functionality.

• Adhere to best practices in code style, testing, and version control.

• Debug and resolve issues in development and production environments.

• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker.

• Monitor system performance and ensure system security.

• Automate tasks and processes using scripting languages.

• Administer and manage Linux-based embedded systems.

• Implement and manage basic CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI and GitHub Actions.

• Assess/Integrate third-party and open source software.

• Work with embedded communication interfaces and network protocols.

• Create and manage root filesystems for embedded devices.

• Develop, configure and integrate device drivers and other linux kernel components.

• Interface with hardware design and development.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement system architecture.

• Provide technical support and guidance to team members.

Qualifications

• Programming experience in system languages such as C or C++.

• Experience in scripting languages like shell and Python.

• Experience with object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software architecture patterns.

• Strong understanding of code compilation (qmake, cmake), debugging tools (gdb, strace), profiling (perf), and software integration, especially in embedded systems.

• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

• Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems and system administration tools (systemd).

• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.

• Knowledge of root filesystem build tools such as chroot, multistrap, Buildroot or Yocto.

• Experience with kernel development for Linux (drivers, device tree, patches).

• Familiarity with bootloaders like U-Boot or Barebox.

Nice to have qualifications

• Understanding of some of these network protocols: MQTT, SSH, DNS, SSL/TLS.

• Basic understanding of some of these embedded protocols: UART, I2C, SPI, Modbus, or CAN.

• Experience with Docker and container management.

• Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring using tools like the Elastic Stack.

• Familiarity with microcontroller programming and real-time operating systems like FreeRTOS.

You feel we are a match? Apply now and help us to shape the energy transition together. We look forward to welcoming you to #teamsonnen!

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