Senior Embedded OS / Zephyr / i.MX developer

Your role

• Develop and maintain embedded operating system components based on Zephyr for robotic and control platforms
• Implement and integrate board support packages and drivers for NXP i.MX hardware
• Support hardware bring-up, system integration, and performance optimization on target devices
• Debug and resolve system-level issues across hardware and software interfaces
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure reliable and maintainable embedded solutions

Your experience and qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or comparable qualification
• 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development and working with real-time and embedded operating systems (ideally Zephyr)
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs, preferably NXP i.MX platforms
• Strong programming skills in C; familiarity with C++ is a plus
• Understanding of common embedded interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet)
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments and with cross compilation toolchains
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Good English communication skills; German is a plus

Why us?

Franka Robotics stands out as a financially stable and supportive workplace, committed to the growth and well-being of our employees. With a focus on development opportunities, we empower team members to take on challenging tasks and impactful projects, encouraging both professional and personal growth. We’re proud to host a diverse, international team based in a central location with excellent public transportation links, making it easy for employees to stay connected. In addition to an engaging work environment, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes a company pension scheme, health insurance, and a childcare subsidy. We also believe in fostering a sense of community through regular company events, creating a workplace where our people can thrive both inside and outside of work.

About us

At FRANKA ROBOTICS - we build robots with ethics, which comes with great responsibility, creating state-of-the-art award-winning technology made to improve human lives and change our world for the better. Every day is filled with hard and exciting work, and the ability to take game-changing decisions from day one. We seek a hands-on mindset of those who strive for results, but enjoy the process of getting there.

Franka Robotics GmbH, formerly known as Franka Emika, is a fully owned subsidiary of Agile Robots SE. Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich (GER) with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 1900 employees worldwide.

We have great plans – we have great people
–Do you want to become part of our FRANKA ROBOTICS Team?