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Senior Firmware Engineer
Topcon Positioning Group | Concordia sulla Secchia – Modena, Italy | Hybrid
Topcon Positioning Group is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team in Concordia sulla Secchia, Modena. This is an opportunity to work on advanced embedded software and firmware for GNSS receiver products used in construction, Geomatics, and agriculture technologies worldwide.
What you will do
- Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software and firmware components for GNSS receiver products.
- Develop reliable, high-performance C/C++ software, including embedded Linux services, networking components, and hardware interfaces.
- Modernize legacy code into modular, maintainable, and testable architectures.
- Integrate firmware with hardware, operating systems, GNSS technologies, and correction services such as RTK, PPP, and CSSR.
- Optimize performance, scalability, resource utilization, and reliability across hardware targets.
- Debug complex software, system, and integration issues using advanced diagnostic and simulation tools.
- Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD workflows, documentation, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
What we are looking for
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware development.
- Strong C/C++ and CMake expertise, including modern C++ standards.
- Solid experience with embedded Linux, system APIs, networking, multithreading, kernel interaction, and real-time operating systems.
- Experience with hardware/software integration, debugging, performance optimization, software architecture, and legacy code modernization.
- Knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, and testing.
- GNSS experience, including RTK, PPP, or CSSR, is highly desirable.
- Intermediate or higher English proficiency and ability to work in international engineering environments.
Working model and benefits
- Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
- Competitive salary package: €55,000–€65,000 gross annual salary, based on skills and experience.
- Variable bonus, meal vouchers, flexible working arrangements, learning opportunities, and collaboration with global teams.
If you are passionate about embedded technologies, GNSS innovation, and high-impact engineering, we would be pleased to hear from you.
For further information, please contact our Corporate Recruiter Simone Masseroni at [email protected].
Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software or firmware development
- Strong C/C++ experience, including modern C++ standards
- CMake expertise
- Experience with embedded Linux, Linux architecture, system APIs, networking, kernel interaction, multithreading, and real-time operating systems
- Ability to design and develop modular, reliable, maintainable, testable, and high-performance embedded software
- Experience with hardware/software integration, debugging, performance optimization, legacy code modernization, and software architecture
- Experience with version control, CI/CD, automated testing, code quality, and development tools
- Python knowledge for scripting, automation, and testing
- Experience with GNSS technologies and correction services such as RTK, PPP, and CSSR
- Intermediate or higher English proficiency
What We Do
With 9 billion people expected on the planet by 2030, there's a lot of work to be done. We'll need more housing, roads, and utilities, not to mention more food for the extra tables. Topcon is a leading manufacturer for the construction, geospatial, and agriculture markets, creating technology that improves workflows to always keep our customers one step ahead. Our roots begin with the Topcon Corporation, founded in 1932 in Japan. Since then, we've grown into a network of 93 companies made up of subsidiaries and affiliates and are now a global leader in positioning and ophthalmic diagnostic technologies. Join us as we address society's greatest challenges and develop a more sustainable tomorrow. Join our team: http://topconcareers.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopconToday Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/topcon_today
