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Senior Software Firmware Engineer (m/f/x)
55.000 - 93.000 €
Finisar Germany GmbH
Reuchlinstraße 10-11, Berlin
55.000 - 93.000 €
Requirements
Must:
- Several years of experience in hardware-near software development or automated test systems.
- Strong skills in C#, C, C++ (VB.NET/VB6 experience beneficial for legacy support).
- Experience with hardware interfaces: GPIB, RS232, USB, Ethernet, and embedded communication (SPI, I²C, UART).
- Ability to read and understand electronic datasheets, schematics, and basic hardware documentation to interface software with test hardware.
- Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git/Bitbucket).
- Basic understanding of optoelectronics, semiconductor testing, or production environments.
- Ability to work hands-on with lab equipment and test setups and hardware prototypes.
- Very good English skills. German is an advantage.
- Experience with Python for scripting, data handling, or quick test automation (nice-to-have).
- Experience with database-based data handling especially using Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle (logging, traceability, analysis) (nice-to-have).
- Willingness to grow into a leadership role (nice-to-have).
Responsibilities
- Development, optimization, and debugging of software for controlling hardware test equipment.
- Implementation of instrument drivers, communication protocols, and automated test sequences.
- Creation and maintenance of firmware for microcontrollers used in test fixtures and support electronics.
- Integration of new test concepts into existing software frameworks.
- Development of simple GUIs for engineering and production tests.
- Support of software/firmware transfer from R&D to NPI and mass production.
- Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams; optional leadership responsibilities.
Description
At Coherent, we empower market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, delivering innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications across various markets. Our Finisar Germany GmbH subsidiary focuses on developing high-performance optical solutions and we take pride in the profound knowledge and experience of our team. We offer a diversified opportunity in an internationally minded engineering team within a market-leading high-tech company, complemented by flexible working hours, 30 vacation days, a comprehensive health benefits package, financial support for transport, a bike lease program, and a bonus and private pension scheme.
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