Location: Milan, Milano e Lombardia, Italy 
Job ID: 81727 

We Elevate... You

Join Schindler and help us elevate our world: Use your skills to allow megacities to grow. With our elevators and escalators, we keep the urban world moving.
 

Since 1874 Schindler has been a Citymaker with proud reputation for elevating not only buildings, but the well-being of everyone who lives and works in them. People, passion, and innovation are the pillars of our success.

 

Schindler is one of the world's leading suppliers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We employ talented individuals in over 100 countries worldwide to design, develop, install, maintain and modernize the mobility systems that keep the world's urban population on the move. We offer a dynamic, forward-looking work environment that enables our employees to innovate and excel in their chosen fields.

 

Join us as a

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

 

We Elevate... Your Responsibilities

 

At Schindler, we believe in elevating lives through innovation, technology, and teamwork. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Schindler, you’ll be at the heart of our Milan Software Development Hub, working with a dynamic and agile team to develop cutting-edge software that powers the next generation of elevators. Help us deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient solutions that keep Schindler elevators running smoothly across the globe.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll tackle exciting challenges such as:

 

• Innovative Solutions: Propose technical solutions to project management, estimating effort and ensuring quality in line with project goals.
• Feature Design & Development: Design and develop new software features with a focus on system architecture, constraints, and overall quality.
• State-of-the-Art Programming: Implement new functionalities using modern programming languages, libraries, and technologies.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure software quality through code reviews, manual and automated unit testing, and collaboration with test engineers.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain and optimize existing software, fixing defects, improving performance, and conducting refactorings.
• Root Cause Analysis: Work with R&D testing experts to identify and resolve bugs and defects, continuously improving system reliability.
• Innovate: Track technology trends, propose new ideas for the elevator control landscape, and contribute to patent generation for Schindler’s future.

 

We Elevate... Your Best Self

 

We are looking for a highly motivated and self-driven individual with the following skills:

 

• Expertise in C++: Proven experience with modern C++ (latest standards), and the ability to work with large and complex codebases.
• Software Development Practices: Solid understanding of agile methodologies like Scrum and experience using software management tools (Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence).
• Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.
• Quality-Driven: Commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable software that meets the highest safety and performance standards.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and shares knowledge with colleagues.
• Language Skills: Proficient in English (required). Italian and German are a plus.

 

Nice to Have

 

• Experience with Yocto.
• Familiarity with Buildroot.
• Knowledge of Linux Kernel development.

 

Bonus Points

 

• Experience in embedded software testing and test automation in an industrial R&D environment is a plus.
• Passion for working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to new software innovations.

 

 

We Elevate... You

• Shape the Future: Develop software that directly impacts millions of people worldwide, improving mobility in buildings across cities.
• Global Impact: Your work will be tested on simulators and deployed in real-world applications, allowing you to see the tangible results of your efforts.
• Collaborate with Experts: Join a global team of brilliant mind