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Hybrid in BarcelonaΒ·Added 3 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)
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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Barcelona
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Other languages
- German, Catalan
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, gym access






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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
What you will bring π€
β’ 7+ years of software engineering experience including software architecture or technical leadership in embedded or real-time systems.
β’ Expert knowledge of Modern C++, RTOS environments (ideally QNX) and EtherCAT-based real-time control systems.
β’ Experience developing regulated medical device software under IEC 62304, ISO 14971 and ISO 13485.
β’ Strong background in testing practices including CI, code coverage, static and dynamic analysis and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
β’ Fluent Spanish and strong English communication skills.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
π We cover your certifications and reward technical achievements up to β¬1,500.
π₯ Private health insurance.
π― Full coverage for sick leave
π§βοΈ Free emotional, legal, and family support.
ποΈβοΈ Gym discounts or sports compensation.
π³ Flexible remuneration: meals, transport, childcare, etc.
π€ Referral bonuses: up to β¬6,000 per candidate and β¬5,000 per client.
π΄ 23 working days of vacation.
π£οΈ Free language courses: English, Spanish, Catalan and German.
The role
Can you imagine defining the software architecture behind a next-generation medical robotics platform? π₯
Join our expert team to work on a Medical Technology project, contributing to the development of advanced robotic software systems. You will apply your knowledge of Modern C++, QNX/RTOS, EtherCAT and safety-critical architectures to build reliable and compliant solutions.
What you'll do
You will be responsible for owning and evolving the software architecture across robotic and embedded systems while ensuring compliance with medical device standards. You will define interfaces, safety mechanisms and software partitioning, mentor engineering teams, lead cybersecurity and connectivity architecture, and support regulatory documentation, submissions and agile delivery practices.
How you'll work
We ask you to be available for key meetings. Need to leave for a doctor's appointment or to pick up your child from school? No problem. We trust you to deliver quality work within your 40-hour workweek.
Our model is hybrid: we usually go to the office 2 days a week, though this depends on the project and team, but we love seeing each other's faces; the best stories always happen in the office!
How do we make this happen? π€
With people. Besides your team and manager, you will have several support figures like a godparent, who will help you with the practical and administrative aspects of daily life during your first 6 months.
And the second most important person after you, your mentor, who will guide you through your entire onboarding and career at ERNI. You will have regular 1:1 meetings with them, and recurrently, you will work on your development plan to define your short-, medium-, and long-term goals.
At ERNI, we highly value experience and technical knowledge. As a senior profile, you will have the space to continue growing, whether by deepening your technical skills or having greater influence on project decisions, with autonomy and the opportunity to share knowledge with other experts.
And if you are interested in mentoring, there is also space for that: supporting other ERNIans while still focusing on the technical excellence that sets us apart.
What if the project ends?π
We work on a wide variety of projects, technologies, and sectors, allowing you to keep growing in different environments. If a project ends or you feel ready for a new challenge, we will find another one that aligns with your professional development.
And the salary? πΈ
We will discuss it during the first call. If it is important to you, feel free to ask! π¬
About ERNI Spain
ERNI is a Swiss-based software engineering and consulting company that helps organizations build and modernize digital products. With a strong focus on industries such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, automotive, and manufacturing, ERNI provides end-to-end services from software development and data engineering to quality assurance and agile delivery. The company operates across Europe, the US, and Asia, employing over 1,000 professionals worldwide.
In Spain, ERNI has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, serving as a key delivery hub for international clients, particularly in the pharma and healthcare sectors. The company is known for its collaborative, engineering-driven culture and offers opportunities for international professionals to work on complex, regulated projects. ERNI supports relocation and values diverse, cross-cultural teams, making it an attractive option for engineers and tech specialists looking to build a career in Spain.
- Industry
- Software Engineering
- Founded
- 1994
- Employees
- 1,000β5,000
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Madrid
Good to know if you are moving
- ERNI has offices in Barcelona and Madrid, offering opportunities to work in Spain's vibrant tech hubs.
- The company focuses heavily on the pharma and healthcare sectors, providing exposure to cutting-edge projects in data engineering, AI, and clinical trials.
- ERNI supports relocation for international hires, with a multicultural work environment and English as a common working language.
- The company offers a clear career path for engineers, including roles in Rust, Python, .NET, and data engineering.
- ERNI's Spanish offices are part of a global network, allowing collaboration with teams across Europe, the US, and Asia.
In their own words
About the company & team
At ERNI, you are never just a number. Even if you work on an external project, you will feel part of the team and always supported.
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