
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Hardware
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Requirements
- Several years of professional experience developing embedded systems with a strong focus on Android OS
- Strong knowledge of Android OS architecture from bootloader (U-Boot, Little Kernel) and kernel through to framework and services
- Hands-on experience debugging hardware interfaces at protocol level including I2C, SPI, UART and SDIO
- Solid understanding of embedded security concepts such as Secure Boot, TrustZone (TEE), dm-verity, encryption and hardware-backed key storage
- Comfort working with Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek platforms
- Expert-level C programming for embedded Linux environments
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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,137 monthly, which is €25,644 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €80,676 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Berlin
About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
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