Software Engineer DevOps for Embedded (m/f/d)

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

At Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft (HEG) in Kaufering, our research and development teams turn industry leading ideas into real solutions. As one of Hilti’s core innovation centers, HEG focuses developing the products of tomorrow, we work on our products from the preliminary development of our construction chemicals, electronics, software, and engines to series production readiness, testing them in laboratories and on test fields. Working here means contributing to technologies that shape construction globally, supported by a culture built on precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

From the pre-development of our own motors, electronics and firmware, to series-maturity - our intelligent mechatronic systems come from our own research and development laboratories.

DevOps for Power Tools

We’re looking for a software enthusiast who loves to automate, streamline, and build smart solutions — especially in embedded software. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping and evolving our toolchain, focusing on innovation over maintenance, while collaborating with global teams in an agile environment to make a real impact.

Join Hilti and power your career forward!

Possibility to work less than 40 hrs./week (min. 32 hrs./week).

• As a Software Engineer DevOps in our embedded software development team for power tools, you will be at the forefront of evolving and enhancing our DevOps environment. Your primary focus will be on developing new functionalities that empower our development teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently and reliably. Operational tasks and support activities will play a smaller, secondary role in your day-to-day responsibilities.
• Drive the continuous development of our embedded software toolchain and build systems, with a strong emphasis on innovation and new feature implementation.
• Collaborate closely with global IT and embedded software teams to understand their needs and translate them into scalable CI/CD solutions.
• Design and implement new tools and capabilities, selecting and integrating technologies that enhance our development workflows.
• Develop custom scripts and extensions to automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Take ownership of the entire DevOps toolchain, ensuring it remains robust, modern, and aligned with evolving project requirements.
• This role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
• You’ll have the chance to grow your skills and explore diverse career paths within our global organization.

• 3+ years of software engineering or DevOps experience, with strong hands-on experience operating CI/CD pipelines and runner environments
• Proficiency in Docker, Bash, Python, C# and common build-systems
• A degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Information System, or a related field
• Knowledge of embedded software development and microcontrollers is an advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and a drive to innovate
• Proven team player with excellent communication skills in an agile, interdisciplinary, and international environment
• Proficient in Englisch, German language skills are an advantage