Job profile Hardware Developer (m/f/d)

Hardware developers
Designing prototypes and getting them ready for series production

The tasks of hardware developers are demanding and varied and include the conception, design and realisation of hardware. This is a very broad field of work, as the term hardware covers everything that is part of the technical equipment of an electromechanical system with processors. These can be built-in hardware components such as motherboards, processors, RAM and drives or non-installed components such as keyboards, mice, printers and projectors. The job description hardware developer is often used synonymously with hardware designer or electronics developer.

Hardware developers work closely with software specialists and, in addition to in-depth hardware expertise, also have know-how in programming and various soft skills. Since IT systems with hardware and software components can be found in almost all industries and must also be constantly developed further, junior and senior hardware developers are sought-after experts. The only question that remains is how applicants and companies can find the ideal candidates. Ideally, with us.

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Tasks of hardware developers

Hardware components have long been an indispensable part of numerous products and services in the context of digitalisation. Hardware developers make a decisive contribution to this by designing, developing and optimising everything from prototypes to production-ready models.

The areas of responsibility include

Analyse specifications and determine requirements
Develop concepts and test samples and bring them to series production
Select and specify components
Create circuit diagrams and production documents
Programming microcontrollers and PLDs
Develop and commission software for verification
Calculation, presentation and documentation

The areas of responsibility include

Analyse specifications and determine requirements
Develop concepts and test samples and bring them to series production
Select and specify components
Create circuit diagrams and production documents
Programming microcontrollers and PLDs
Develop and commission software for verification
Calculation, presentation and documentation

Which hard skills and soft skills should hardware developers have?

Hardware development experts must have a solid educational background, for example a university degree in electrical, communications or computer engineering. Besides, qualifications in areas such as communications technology, telematics or IT design are beneficial. In addition, hardware developers need to have basic knowledge of the common programming languages, operating systems and software architectures as well as good English skills and soft skills.

Specialist knowledge in the fields of computer sciences, electrical engineering and communications engineering
Programming languages and operating systems
Very good English skills
Flexibility, a solution-oriented way of working and team spirit
Reliability and a sense of responsibility

These skills are in demand among hardware developers:

Degree from a university of applied sciences, e.g. in electrical engineering, communications engineering or computer science
Confident in dealing with programming languages, operating systems and circuit design
Very good knowledge of English
Ability to work in a team and reliability
Flexibility and organisational talent
A sense of quality and responsibility
Independent and solution-orientated work
Willingness to advise and visit customers

These skills are in demand among hardware developers:

Degree from a university of applied sciences, e.g. in electrical engineering, communications engineering or computer science
Confident in dealing with programming languages, operating systems and circuit design
Very good knowledge of English
Ability to work in a team and reliability
Flexibility and organisational talent
A sense of quality and responsibility
Independent and solution-orientated work
Willingness to advise and visit customers

What is the average salary of hardware developers?

The average annual income of hardware developers starts at about EUR 38,000. Depending on the region and industry, the size of the company and, of course, the level of professional experience, a significantly higher salary is possible.

Training for hardware developers

As a rule, hardware developers have completed a degree in electrical engineering, microelectronics, mechatronics, computer engineering, communications engineering or natural sciences. Here they acquire important basic knowledge, e.g. in mathematics, mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering and materials science. In the course of their training, hardware developers then specialise in computer engineering. This includes subjects such as algorithms and data structures, digital technology, programming, computer architecture, software development and private commercial law. Alternatively, the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria offers the Hardware Software Design degree programme.

Training for hardware developers

As a rule, hardware developers have completed a degree in electrical engineering, microelectronics, mechatronics, computer engineering, communications engineering or natural sciences. Here they acquire important basic knowledge, e.g. in mathematics, mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering and materials science. In the course of their training, hardware developers then specialise in computer engineering. This includes subjects such as algorithms and data structures, digital technology, programming, computer architecture, software development and private commercial law. Alternatively, the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria offers the Hardware Software Design degree programme.

What career prospects do hardware developers have on the labour market?

Hardware developers work in all industries for which hardware components need to be designed, manufactured and improved. As this is the case in almost all companies and organisations, hardware developers with the necessary skills are sought-after specialists with excellent career prospects. This applies to both employees and the self-employed.

What career prospects do hardware developers have on the labour market?

Hardware developers work in all industries for which hardware components need to be designed, manufactured and improved. As this is the case in almost all companies and organisations, hardware developers with the necessary skills are sought-after specialists with excellent career prospects. This applies to both employees and the self-employed.

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