Senior Embedded Software Developer

At Pepperl+Fuchs, we combine a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for the traditions that have shaped our success. From renewable energy and automotive production to water treatment plants and chemical systems, our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations around the globe. 

We take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture, where employees feel connected and valued - much like a close-knit family. As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new team member for the following position:

Role Purpose:

This excellent opportunity based in our Bangalore office is created to assist in developing dependable, maintainable software for industrial products. As a senior technical contributor, the successful candidate will take ownership of key components and features, work closely with global software, hardware, systems and test teams, and help strengthen the team’s engineering capability through sound technical decisions, knowledge sharing and mentoring.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, integrate and debug embedded software for industrial products, from hardware-near components to complete features.
• Develop and maintain drivers, hardware interfaces, communication protocols and board bring-up activities.
• Take technical ownership of assigned modules or work packages, guiding them from planning through delivery.
• Partner with international software, hardware, systems and test teams to align interfaces and deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to software architecture, technical decisions, code reviews and systematic root-cause analysis.
• Promote high standards in code quality, automated testing, documentation, reliability and long-term maintainability.
• Support agile planning, estimation, risk identification and continuous improvement across development work.
• Mentor colleagues, share knowledge across sites and apply AI-supported engineering methods where they add practical value.

Role Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.

• Several years of hands-on embedded software development experience using C and C++.

• Practical experience with an RTOS, preferably Zephyr, or with embedded Linux.

• Experience working with microcontrollers, drivers, interfaces and hardware-software integration.

• Familiarity with industrial communication technologies such as CAN, Modbus, PROFINET, EtherCAT or OPC UA.

• Experience with debugging, automated testing, code reviews, source control and continuous integration.

• An agile approach and structured skills in software development, documentation and defect analysis; experience with Scrum or a similar method is an advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ownership, clear communication and a collaborative mindset; business-fluent English is required.

• Knowledge of sensors or industrial automation, openness to AI-enabled workflows and willingness to travel during team build-up are highly valued.

Are you excited about this opportunity? We can’t wait to get to know you! Submit your application online — we’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Pepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, skin color, physical or mental abilities, social background, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

We kindly request that all applications be submitted exclusively via our online application form.