Embedded Software Engineer

As a Junior Embedded Software Developer in the embedded platform (base libraries) team, you
contribute to reusable low-level firmware components used across Hilti power tools and batteries.
You collaborate with stakeholders and the software architect to define requirements, design
maintainable solutions, implement them in C/C++, and ensure quality through automated tests and
hands-on debugging on target hardware.

What You'll do

Develop and maintain reusable embedded firmware modules (platform/libraries) in C/C++ with
focus on portability, maintainability, performance, and functional safety

Participate in requirements discussions; translate stakeholder needs into clear software

requirements

Support integration into tool projects; analyze and debug issues on target hardware
Create and maintain unit and integration tests (including HiL where applicable) and support

execution in continuous integration

Contribute to build/toolchain topics and small improvements in the development environment
Work in an agile team using modern practices such as code reviews, test-driven development,

and continuous integration

What You’ll Bring

Basics of Git and disciplined code reviews
Understanding of MCU basics (memory, interrupts, peripherals)
Interest in testing and code quality (static analysis/coding rules)
Any experience with CI, unit test frameworks, or HIL/SIL exposure
Knowledge in embedded C (and/or C++) and embedded systems
Master's or bachelor's degree in electronics, mechatronics, software engineering, computer science or relevant disciplines
Minimum 2 years of professional working experience

What’s In It for You

Working with the Global Team and on latest Technology .

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

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