Senior Embedded Software Architect (m/f/d)

Shape the next generation of embedded software platforms for power tools by owning architecture decisions that drive performance, safety, and future‑ready innovation.

As an Embedded Software Architect, you are the technical owner of high‑quality embedded software platforms for electronic drives in power tools and batteries, shaping modernized solutions and processes while understanding future application needs and translating them into clear requirements. Using your deep knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art architecture concepts, design patterns, and methods, you – together with the developer team - create differentiating embedded software with strong emphasis on portability, maintainability, performance, and safety.
Possibility to work less than 40 hrs./week (min. 32 hrs./week).

What You'll do

• Responsible for designing and developing both existing and new embedded software frameworks and platforms
• Contributing to pre‑development projects focused on the continuous modernization of embedded software solutions and processes
• Applying in‑depth expertise in state‑of‑the‑art architecture concepts, design patterns, and methods to build differentiating solutions with a strong focus on portability, maintainability, performance, and functional safety
• Working within an agile team environment, applying modern software practices including test‑driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
• Offering opportunities for skill development and exploration of diverse career paths within a global organization

What You’ll Bring

• Substantial knowledge in embedded C and C++ and related design patterns
• Experience in defining the software architecture for real‑time embedded systems
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in developing embedded applications and systems
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science or relevant disciplines
• Familiar with state‑of‑the art software development engineering practices (agile, DevOps, CI/CD)
• Very good technical knowledge and excellent problem‑solving ability
• Flexible, self‑organized, proactive team player
• German language skills are an advantage

What’s In It for You

We offer you a unique place to work, in which you are part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. We will give you a lot of responsibility to develop yourself and we ́ll support you in shaping your individual career path. In addition, some of our benefits include:

• Internal mentoring program
• In‑house fitness area with training courses
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mobile working (up to 50% of the monthly working hours)
• Sabbatical options
• Subsidised company bike
• Subsidised monthly and annual public transport passes
• Free charging pole for electric cars
• Employer‑financed pension scheme
• Childcare subsidies
• Summer holiday childcare options
• Two paid impact days to contribute to society and the environment

Additional benefits:

• Support in relocating and finding accommodation
• Tax advisory support

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.

Hilti stands for equal opportunities. We are looking forward to receiving applications from severely disabled persons and similarly disabled persons.