Senior Embedded AI Software Engineer | Senior Software Engineer, KI, embedded (w/m/d)

citema systems GmbH

Augsburg, Bayern, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Mar 6, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Embedded AI Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing autonomous navigation systems for missiles and drones. This position focuses on the implementation and optimization of trained AI models onto TI Jacinto processors, requiring a deep understanding of embedded environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include software development using C, C++, and Python, converting AI models into hardware-specific formats, and performing quantization to ensure high performance on resource-constrained systems. You will also be involved in testing, debugging, and creating technical documentation for safety-critical software projects. This role is particularly attractive for professionals interested in high-stakes technology fields like defense and aerospace. Working at citema offers a collaborative 'Du-culture' with flexible hybrid work options in the Augsburg/Aichach region, providing a stable yet dynamic environment to shape future-oriented technologies like Cyber Security and Blockchain alongside AI.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field of study.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in embedded software development
  • Extensive experience with programming languages C, C++, Ada, and Python
  • Proven experience in implementing AI models, ideally on TI Jacinto hardware
  • Experience with System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures and real-time requirements
  • Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Embedded Linux

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Location: Augsburg / Aichach (Hybrid). Must be able to communicate effectively with German-speaking customers. Experience in defense technology and image processing is considered an advantage but is not strictly mandatory.