Schindler is one of the world’s leading providers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. With operations in more than 100 countries and over a billion people transported every day, we design, engineer, maintain and modernize mobility systems that shape urban life. We offer a dynamic, forward‑looking environment that enables our employees to grow, innovate and excel.
Why Schindler? Shape the Future:
Design and deliver robust, scalable embedded software solutions for next‑generation elevator systems. Global Impact:
Contribute to high‑quality implementations that support millions of passengers worldwide. Collaborate with Experts:
Work closely with Requirements Engineers, Testers and R&D colleagues across different sites. Continuous Learning:
Grow within an environment committed to engineering excellence and modern software development practices.
Join Schindler as a Senior Embedded SW Developer (m/f/d) We are seeking a
Senior Embedded Software Developer
to strengthen our R&D Embedded SW team. In this role, you will design, implement, test and evolve embedded software modules, investigate issues, refine designs and support the overall architecture and roadmap of Schindler elevator systems. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure standardized and high‑quality implementations.
Location:
Milan, Lombardy, Italy (Hybrid: 1–2 days/week working from home) Company:
Schindler Group
Your Responsibilities As a Senior Embedded SW Developer, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle in embedded systems. Your responsibilities include:
Refining and clarifying requirements
for new software features and changes in coordination with stakeholders. Investigating reported issues
to reproduce them, validate findings and identify root causes Defining, documenting and refining embedded software designs
based on requirements and defect analysis Developing, implementing, reviewing and testing new embedded software modules
according to standards and best engineering practices Reviewing the work of colleagues and providing mentoring, technical guidance and knowledge sharing Contributing to sprint planning
and supporting the evolution of product roadmaps
What You Bring (Required Qualifications) University degree or equivalent (Computer Science or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering); minimum: Bachelor. 7–10 years
of experience in the
design & development of embedded software
for relevant applications. 5–8 years
of proven and extended knowledge of
C++
, including use of development tools and lifecycle support. 5–8 years
of experience analyzing complex technical topics and determining appropriate engineering approaches based on established scientific and engineering principles. 3–5 years of
experience enforcing or adapting software standards, tools, or engineering processes to improve efficiency, quality and maintainability. Strong ability to collaborate across teams, share knowledge and support collective development goals. English —
C2 Proficient
.
Qualifications That Will Strengthen Your Profile (Nice to Have) Knowledge of
Software Architecture and Design
. Understanding of
Development Toolchains and Practices
. Experience with
Operating System Development
.
Ready to Elevate Your Career? If you’re excited about building high‑quality embedded software and contributing to future mobility solutions, we want to hear from you. Join a global company that values innovation, engineering excellence and professional growth.
Apply Today and Make an Impact with Schindler!
Diversity & Inclusion At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability or other protected characteristics.