Full-Time

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Linux & RTOS

KINEXON

KINEXON

201-500 employees

Translates physical operations into digital twins.

No salary listed

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

Hybrid work model with some on-site days in Munich.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Software Testing
FreeRTOS
Cryptography
DevOps
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • Mid-level or senior embedded software engineer with experience developing Linux and RTOS-based systems
  • Linux development & system programming, u-boot, device tree & drivers, or kernel modules
  • Embedded Linux build environment: Poky (Yocto Project, OpenEmbedded, BitBake) is a plus
  • Hardware interfaces such as GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet
  • Embedded security concepts (image signing, encryption, secure updates)
  • Experience with automated firmware, hardware-in-the-loop and integration testing
  • Very good English skills and the ability to collaborate in an international engineering environment
  • Variscite or similar ARM platforms
  • Bitbake as build automation tool
  • Lowlevel MCU programming
  • FreeRTOS/Zephyr or comparable RTOS environments
  • Radio protocols
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain software for our RTLS anchors and sensors
  • Design and implement embedded Linux and FreeRTOS applications
  • Integrate hardware components and communication interfaces
  • Develop and maintain device drivers and Linux kernel modules where required
  • Implement secure software deployment and update mechanisms
  • Improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
  • Collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, backend, and product teams
Desired Qualifications
  • Bitbake as build automation tool
  • Variscite or similar ARM platforms
  • Lowlevel MCU programming
  • FreeRTOS/Zephyr or comparable RTOS environments
  • Radio protocols

Kinexon turns physical operations into digital twins to help manufacturers, logistics, and sports teams optimize, automate, and monitor processes. Its wireless plug‑and‑play location system captures real‑time data from assets and people to create a digital representation of operations for better decision-making. Kinexon Industries serves plant and production managers in automotive, aerospace, intralogistics, and machinery with location‑based optimization, while Kinexon Sports & Media offers sports data analytics and player tracking to improve performance and prevent injuries. Revenue comes from selling digital solutions and services, including SAP Store offerings like Order Tracking and Process Management, with a goal of driving digital transformation and sustainability through actionable data.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$146.5M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • C5MI partnership on May 15, 2025 advances real-time automation via location intelligence.
  • ArchLynk extends SAP EWM collaboration for intelligent warehouse operations agility.
  • Carolina Handling alliance develops AGV/AMR solutions showcased at ProMat 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Continental acquisition strips AMR division, crippling Industries growth immediately.
  • NBA/NFL mandate Catapult GPS/IMU in 12 months, killing Sports revenue.
  • Zebra undercuts UWB with Wi-Fi RTLS, capturing BMW clients in 12-18 months.

What makes KINEXON unique

  • KINEXON OS creates digital twins using UWB, BLE, RFID, and GPS for multi-tech integration.
  • Vendor-agnostic AMR/AGV fleet management optimizes manufacturing and logistics operations.
  • Sports division delivers 500Hz sensor player tracking for precise performance analytics.

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Benefits

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Parental Leave

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Remote Work Options

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readmagazine.com
May 22nd, 2025
ArchLynk & Kinexon Partner on SAP EWM & Automation Solution

ArchLynk, the leading SAP Supply Chain & Global Trade solution provider, has extended their strategic partnership with Kinexon, innovators in real-time location systems and mobile robot fleet management, to deliver a new standard in intelligent warehouse operations for business agility, leveraging SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).

C5MI
May 15th, 2025
C5MI and KINEXON Launch Strategic Partnership to Advance Real-Time Automation in Operations

Jacksonville Beach, FL - May 15, 2025: C5MI, a premier IT and supply chain solutions leader, has announced a strategic partnership with KINEXON, a pioneering technology company specializing in real-time location intelligence and digital twin technologies.

Forkliftaction
Apr 9th, 2025
Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon

Charlotte-headquartered, integrated materials handling solutions provider Carolina Handling, has partnered with real-time tracking and automated operations provider Kinexon, to develop AGV and AMR fleet management solutions.

Robotics & Automation News
Apr 4th, 2025
Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to develop autonomous mobile robots

Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to develop autonomous mobile robots.

Carolina Handling
Mar 24th, 2025
Cutting-edge advancements in material handling on display at ProMat 2025

Carolina Handling has formed a partnership with Kinexon to provide its customers with an option for orchestrating automated fleets.