Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Company Description WINPROVIT focuses on creating, developing, and supporting solutions for the world of Information Technology (IT). The company is committed to meeting the evolving needs of customers and partners through reliable sourcing, maintenance, and support services. WINPROVIT places strong emphasis on motivating team members on a daily basis, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth. By investing in people and technology, WINPROVIT aims to maximize potential and deliver high-quality results in every engagement.
Role Description The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is a full-time, hybrid role based in Porto, with flexibility for partial work from home. This role involves designing, implementing, and testing embedded software solutions, collaborating closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams. The engineer will participate in requirements analysis, architecture definition, code reviews, and integration activities to ensure robust and efficient embedded systems. Daily responsibilities include debugging and optimizing software, maintaining documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement of development processes and tools. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will also provide technical guidance, mentor less experienced team members, and ensure that project deliverables align with quality, safety, and performance standards.
Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in embedded software development using languages such as C and C++, including experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level programming.
• Experience working with microcontrollers and microprocessors, hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART), and interpreting hardware schematics and datasheets.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including version control (e.g., Git), unit testing, integration testing, and continuous integration pipelines.
• Understanding of communication protocols, embedded networking, and performance optimization techniques for resource-constrained systems.
• Ability to analyze requirements, design system architectures, and produce clear technical documentation and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to debug complex issues in embedded and mixed hardware–software environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams and mentoring other engineers.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience in safety-critical, automotive, industrial, or IoT domains is a plus; familiarity with relevant standards and certification processes is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment based in Porto, with the ability to manage time and priorities across on-site and remote work.