Embedded Software Engineer, Electric Floor Heating

Working with skilled and experienced colleagues in software development, hardware development and cloud-based solutions, your main job will be to help develop real-time embedded systems that control our energy-efficient heating solutions.

You will be involved throughout the product lifecycle, from initial idea to shipped firmware. And your day-to-day work will involve tackling challenges in areas as diverse as wireless communication, home automation protocols, display technologies and control-system engineering.

Your role

Reporting directly to our R&D development manager, you’ll be expected to:

Develop embedded C/C++ code for microcontrollers

Integrate software with custom hardware

Contribute to system design and architecture

Maintain code quality through testing and refactoring (unit and integration tests)

Contribute to system design and architecture

Participate in agile ceremonies and code reviews

When reviewing your application, we will look for:

Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems

At least three years of work-experience in embedded software development

Experience with microcontrollers and real-time programming (Free RTOS and/or “bare metal”)

Familiarity with embedded debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, JTAG)

Understanding of hardware/software interfaces

Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets

Experience with version control (Git + Git Flow) and CI/CD

Basic knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, I2C, SPI)

Structured problem-solving and debugging skills

Clear and concise technical communication (in English)

Team-oriented mindset and agile collaboration experience

Independence, accountability, and a friendly demeanor

A willingness to work on-site from our office in Sønderborg. A remote or hybrid setup is not possible for this job.

In addition, useful skills include:

Experience with embedded display technologies (e.g. TFT, LCD)

Familiarity with touch interfaces (capacitive/resistive)

Experience with UI frameworks for embedded systems and optimizing UI/UX for embedded systems with limited resources

Driver development for display controllers and touch sensors

Development with wireless protocols such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Understanding of Apple HomeKit (AHK) integration and certification flows

Knowledge of Matter (Connectivity Standards Alliance) and smart home integration

Knowledge about security for embedded systems

Working at OJ

Looking for a company where you matter every day? At OJ, you’ll find:

A flat organizational structure where decisions are implemented quickly

Opportunities to grow by taking on greater responsibility over time

An informal, friendly and open workplace culture

An employee satisfaction score over 80 for several years running

Note that this position requires a day-to-day physical presence at our offices in Sønderborg, Denmark.

About OJ Electronics

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Sønderborg, Denmark, OJ Electronics produces electronic controls for underfloor heating and HVAC controls and drives. Our products are available through partners and distributors worldwide, and we have subsidiaries and sales offices in key markets, including the United States and Poland. Everywhere, we are known for our innovative approach, insistence on product quality, and deep application knowledge – all of which helps customers differentiate themselves in the market.

In June 2023, OJ Electronics was acquired by BITZER Electronics, a BITZER Group company also headquartered in Sønderborg. This makes OJ Electronics part of the BITZER Group family, which is represented at 75 locations in over 40 countries and employs some 4300 people worldwide, 185 in OJ Electronics, Sønderborg, Denmark.

Focus on leadership helps keep employee satisfaction and well-being levels high at OJ Electronics.

Learn more about what we expect if you apply for an open position and what you can expect when you join our recruitment process.

At OJ Electronics we are experts in electronic controls for Electric Floor Heating and HVAC Controls & Drives.

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