Embedded Software Engineer

OUR STORY

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Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

About the Role

We are looking for anEmbedded Software Engineerto join the team developing theTouchGFXproduct, in Aarhus, Denmark. You will work on bringing rich graphical user interfaces to resource‑constrained microcontrollers, bridgingsoftware and hardwareto deliver a robust, high‑performance product used by customers worldwide.

You will contribute across the entire lifecycle of the product: from architecture and implementation on various MCUs, to performance optimization, debugging on real hardware, and direct technical interaction with our customers.

This role is ideal for anengineer or computer scientistwho enjoysC/C++;, microcontrollers, and making things run efficiently on embedded platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Product & Feature Development

• Design, implement, and maintain core components of theTouchGFXframework inC/C++;.
• Port and optimize TouchGFX to newmicrocontroller familiesand hardware platforms.
• Implement and optimize rendering and UI logic forreal‑time performanceand low resource usage (CPU, RAM, Flash).

Architecture & Design

• Contribute to thesoftware architectureof the product, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and portability.
• Participate in design reviews, propose improvements, and evaluate trade‑offs between performance, memory usage, and flexibility.
• Write clear technical specifications and design documents for new features and integrations.

Hardware Interaction & Bring‑Up

• Work hands‑on withdevelopment boardsand custom hardware to bring up TouchGFX on new platforms.
• Analyze and fine‑tune performance using tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, debuggers, and profilers.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure optimal HW/SW partitioning and support for new MCU/demoboard platforms.

Customer Interaction & Support

• Support customers in integrating TouchGFX on their products.
• Investigate and resolve complex customer‑reported issues, often involving both software and hardware aspects.
• Providetechnical guidance, best practices, and example projects to help customers succeed.
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and application notes.

Quality & Process

• Writerobust, clean, and testableC/C++; code following internal coding standards.
• Develop and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and demos.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement of development processes and tooling.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Master’s degree inElectrical/Computer Engineering,Computer Science, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency inC and C/C++;for embedded systems.
  • Solid understanding ofmicrocontroller architectures(e.g. ARM Cortex‑M) and embedded constraints.
• Software Engineering Practices:
  • Experience with structured development processes, code reviews, and issue tracking.
  • Ability to write clear, well‑documented, and maintainable code.
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Good communication skills inEnglish, both written and spoken.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Comfortable interacting with customers and supporting them in a professional manner.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience withbare‑metalorRTOS‑baseddevelopment (e.g. FreeRTOS or similar).
• Experience with typical embedded peripherals: GPIO, timers, SPI, I²C, UART, DMA, etc.
• Proficiency withdebugging on target hardware: JTAG/SWD, hardware debuggers, logic analyzers.
• Experience withgraphics on embedded devices(GUIs, display controllers, framebuffers, color formats).
• Familiarity withTouchGFXor similar embedded GUI frameworks.
• Experience withSTM32microcontrollers or other ST microcontroller families.
• Knowledge ofreal‑time constraints, scheduling, and performance profiling in embedded systems.
• Experience withmemory‑constrainedsystems (Flash/RAM optimization, linker scripts)
• Exposure toCMake, build automation, andCI/CDpipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity withmodern C++;concepts (C++;11 and beyond) in an embedded context.

Personal Attributes

• Strongproblem‑solvingmindset and attention to detail.
• Passion forembedded systems, hardware, and low‑level software.
• Curiosity-driven and eager to learn new microcontrollers, tools, and technologies.
• Structured andself‑driven, able to take ownership of tasks from concept to completion.
• Team‑oriented, with a collaborative and constructive attitude.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on awidely used embedded GUI productat the intersection of hardware and software.
• Close collaboration with experienced engineers in embedded, graphics, and MCU design.
• A supportive environment encouraginginnovation, learning, and knowledge sharing.
• An open, highly skilled, and collaborative team with a great working atmosphere, where we help each other, share knowledge, and solve problems together.

ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

To discover more, visit st.com/careers.

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