Embedded Software Developer

Powersoft SpA is an Italian based multinational group, listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, that counts more than 150 employees. Powersoft is the world leader in the design, production, and commercialization of products and patented solutions for applications in the professional audio field, such as big international shows, concerts, theatres, cinemas, stadiums, airports, train stations, cruises, etc.

To strengthen our Embedded Software Development Team, we are looking for candidates with experience in embedded systems development, spanning both Linux Embedded platforms and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS and Zephyr. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across different layers of the embedded stack, from low-level firmware to higher-level application software.

ROLE:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for our product portfolio, targeting both Linux-based and RTOS-based platforms.
• Develop and optimize firmware and application code in C and C++ for resource-constrained and real-time environments.
• Work with Linux Embedded distributions, including board bring-up, driver development, and system integration.
• Develop real-time applications on FreeRTOS and/or Zephyr, managing tasks, interrupts, and timing-critical operations.
• Contribute to defining software architectures that balance performance, reliability, and maintainability across heterogeneous platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, product managers, and other team members throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across the full embedded stack, from hardware interfaces to application logic.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code;
  participate in code reviews and contribute to improving team practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• A Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields is required: Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering

Technical Skills - Required

• Solid proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems development.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following environments: Linux Embedded or RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar).
• Familiarity with common embedded peripherals and communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I²C, GPIO).
• Proficient use of GIT as a version control system, including experience with branching workflows such as Git Flow.
• Ability to read schematics and collaborate effectively with hardware teams.

Technical Skills - Nice to have

• Experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded for building custom Linux distributions.
• Knowledge of the Linux kernel: device drivers, device tree configuration, kernel modules.
• Experience with Zephyr RTOS: device tree model, Kconfig build system, west build tool.
• Experience with FreeRTOS: task management, queues, semaphores, timers.
• Knowledge of network protocols and communication stacks (TCP/IP, MQTT, CoAP, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE).
• Experience with debugging and profiling tools for embedded systems (JTAG/SWD debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing in embedded contexts.
• Experience with inter-processor communication in heterogeneous multi-core architectures (e.G., Linux + RTOS on the same SoC).

Soft Skills & Other

• Good problem-solving skills and genuine willingness to learn new technologies.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Passion or knowledge in the audio domain and/or in open-source projects is a plus.
• A combination of hardware and software skills is a great advantage.

ENVIRONMENT

Pioneer, competent and inspired, creatives and innovators – We are renowned for our technological leadership

Teamwork-oriented, welcoming, and ambitious – we focus on developing one’s potential, and we cherish profound collaborations that allow us to discover new points of view.