Senior Firmware Engineer - GNSS Embedded Systems (Hybrid)
Pubblicato il 17-10-2026 - Topcon Positioning Systems in Modena
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Senior Firmware Engineer
Topcon Positioning Group | Concordia sulla Secchia – Modena, Italy | Hybrid
Topcon Positioning Group is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team in Concordia sulla Secchia, Modena. This is an opportunity to work on advanced embedded software and firmware for GNSS receiver products used in construction, Geomatics, and agriculture technologies worldwide.
What You Will Do
Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software and firmware components for GNSS receiver products.
Develop reliable, high-performance C/C++ software, including embedded Linux services, networking components, and hardware interfaces.
Modernize legacy code into modular, maintainable, and testable architectures.
Integrate firmware with hardware, operating systems, GNSS technologies, and correction services such as RTK, PPP, and CSSR.
Optimize performance, scalability, resource utilization, and reliability across hardware targets.
Debug complex software, system, and integration issues using advanced diagnostic and simulation tools.
Contribute to code reviews,
automated testing, CI/CD workflows, documentation, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
What We Are Looking For
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware development.
Strong C/C++ and CMake expertise, including modern C++ standards.
Solid experience with embedded Linux, system APIs, networking, multithreading, kernel interaction, and real-time operating systems.
Experience with hardware/software integration, debugging, performance optimization, software architecture, and legacy code modernization.
Knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, and testing.
GNSS experience, including RTK, PPP, or CSSR, is highly desirable.
Intermediate or higher English proficiency and ability to work in international engineering environments.
Working Model And Benefits
Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Competitive salary package: €55,000–€65,000 gross annual salary, based on skills and experience.
Variable premio, meal vouchers, flexible working arrangements, learning opportunities, and collaboration with global teams.
If you are passionate about embedded technologies, GNSS innovation, and high-impact engineering, we would be pleased to hear from you.
For further information, please contact our Corporate Recruiter Simone Masseroni at (email hidden).
Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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