Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

At u-blox, as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll join our High Precision and Automotive GNSS business unit and work within a motivated, international team across Switzerland, Finland, and Greece. You will play a key role in developing software for next-generation GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) solutions.

In this position, you’ll contribute to the verification, bring-up of cutting-edge GNSS ICs and you will take ownership of key parts of the firmware lifecycle driving feature design, integration,

product-specific development, and complex debugging. Your work will span low-level driver development, FPGA prototyping, debugging, and hardware verification. If you enjoy working closely with hardware, solving complex problems, and contributing to state-of-the-art GNSS technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

The role is based in Athens, Greece

Your Responsibilities,

• Develop low-level software and drivers in C for embedded systems.
• Implement robust embedded software and ensure smooth interaction across hardware and firmware.
• Design and maintain test software for IP/IC verification.
• Perform IC bring-up and debugging activities.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and guide technical direction.
• Carry out hardware verification using RTL simulation, FPGA, and silicon prototypes.
• Contribute to requirements analysis, requirements verification process, test coverage reports and documentation, and FPGA-based prototyping.

Your Skills and Experience,

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in:
• Embedded C software development.
• Prototyping, debugging, and bring-up of embedded systems.
• Experience with C++ and Python for tools, scripting, and automation.
• Working with Cortex-M processors and interfaces such as SPI, UART, I2C, and USB.
• Solid understanding of RTOS concepts, real‑time constraints.
• Strong engineering judgment, problem-solving ability, and system-level thinking.
• Proficiency with development tools (IDEs, compilers, debuggers, version control, build systems).
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Bonus points,

• Deep expertise across GNSS receiver technology.
• Linux experience (computing, scripting, networking, server concepts).
• Background in hardware verification methodologies.
• Knowledge of embedded security.
• Exposure to DevOps tools and hardware testing automation.
• Familiarity with Jira, Jama, or similar project/requirements management tools.
• Usage of AI during software development.
• Experience working in agile environments.

Requirements,

• Greek/EU/Schengen-zone citizen, or holder of a work permit for Greece
• English fluency, both written and spoken

What are your perks?

• A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalities
• Project-based activities working with colleagues distributed across the globe.
• A start-up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling-up processes and efficiencies
• A strong learning environment and regular career discussions
• Modern offices located in Maroussi region with nearby Metro, Suburban and Bus line
• Hybrid working model, work from abroad days, flexible working hours
• Bonus plan, Medical / Life Insurance Plan, Private Pension Plan
• Lunch allowance, Parking lot or Public Transportation Card
• Relocation package

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