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Firmware Engineer

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 9 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

QIAGEN

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Education: Master's degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Master's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, Automation) or Physics.
Experience in scientific or industrial instrumentation, preferably regulated environments.
Strong programming skills (Python, C, C++).
Advance level of English, both written and spoken (required).

Nice to have

Knowledge of AI/ML and data processing is a plus.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Meal voucher
Health Insurance (conditional to your role)
Bonus/Commission
Referral Program
Employee Assitance Program

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.

The role

Do you want to design embedded software that powers life-saving diagnostic devices? Join our R&D team in Barcelona and develop firmware for next-generation IVD instruments. Your work will enable precise biological assays and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
This is an onsite based role in Barcelona, Spain.

Your Tasks

What you'll do

Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware (C/C++) for hardware subsystems.
Develop low-level drivers, control loops, and real-time components for microcontrollers.
Work hands-on with prototype instruments and laboratory tools.
Translate product requirements into detailed firmware specifications.
Create manufacturing tests, calibration routines, and service diagnostics.
Ensure data integrity, cybersecurity, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams.

About QIAGEN

QIAGEN is a global provider of Sample to Insight solutions for molecular testing, serving over 500,000 customers in the life sciences and molecular diagnostics industries. The company offers a broad portfolio of kits, instruments, and bioinformatics tools that enable scientists and clinicians to extract and analyze DNA, RNA, and proteins for applications in oncology, infectious disease testing, and genetic research. With approximately 2,700 employees across 25 countries, QIAGEN is a recognized leader in its field, known for its QIAstat-Dx syndromic testing platform and other innovative diagnostic solutions.

Industry: Medical Devices and Life Science Equipment
Founded: 1984
Employees: 2,500–3,000
Headquarters: Hilden, Germany
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid
Website: qiagen.com

Good to know if you are moving

QIAGEN has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, offering opportunities in R&D, manufacturing, and commercial roles.
The company's Spanish operations are part of its global network, providing access to international projects and collaboration with teams across Europe and beyond.
QIAGEN supports a multicultural work environment, with employees representing 75 nationalities globally, and offers relocation support for international hires.
Spain is a key hub for QIAGEN's molecular diagnostics and sample technologies, particularly in the Barcelona area, which is a growing biotech cluster.

In their own words

About the company & team

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We're dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We're always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.

We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

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