Note
This position requires German language skills of at least B1 level, better B2, i.e. solid speaking abilities. The job advertisement in English is only available in the interests of completeness.
Your Role at TUXEDO
As a Firmware Developer for Coreboot, you will strengthen our Development team in Augsburg with your expertise in open-source firmware solutions. You will support our customers by porting Coreboot to modern hardware developed by us, and thus form an important building block within digital sovereignty.
In a company culture based on collaboration and knowledge sharing, you are responsible for applying your skills to ensure our customers’ satisfaction. You’ll use your passion for Linux and open source, combined with your solution- and user-oriented thinking, exactly where it matters most. Your broad experience with Linux and open source topics rounds out your profile.
Key Responsibilities
Your work will cover various exciting areas. The core tasks include:
Porting existing open-source firmware to different hardware platforms
You will work with established open-source firmware projects like Coreboot, LinuxBoot, or U-Boot. You will adapt the software specifically to meet the requirements of our customers and their hardware environments.
Development and adaptation of firmware based on open-source projects
The goal is to bring modern open-source firmware to new or proprietary systems. This requires a deep understanding of the respective hardware architecture and its interfaces.
Implementation of new features in existing firmware projects
You will independently develop new features to expand and improve the functionality of our projects. In doing so, you’ll work closely with internal teams and the open-source community.
Active contribution to and promotion of the open-source community
Your work contributes not only to technical progress but also to the visibility and quality of open-source projects. You share knowledge, provide feedback, and participate in discussions and code reviews.
Support for upstreaming code back to the community
We value transparent and sustainable development contributions to official projects. You will help ensure our changes are submitted according to community guidelines and maintained long-term.
Your Profile
As a provider of highly flexible and customizable products, TUXEDO Computers places great importance on these qualities. Specific training, certificates, or degrees can be beneficial in your daily work but are not strict requirements. Therefore, career changers and those transitioning from other fields are very welcome. Alongside professional qualifications, we of course expect commitment to TUXEDO Computers and our customers. Ideally, you bring with you:
Education or prior experience
Ideally, you have completed training in computer science, obtained a university degree, or possess a comparable qualification.
Experience with Coreboot, TianoCore, or U-Boot
You understand the specific characteristics of these firmware platforms and know how to adapt them for particular hardware. Your expertise in bootloaders and system initialization enables efficient and stable development close to the hardware.
Enthusiasm for low-level software development
You care about our products and our customers. You enjoy understanding and influencing systems at the lowest level and are not afraid of complex technical challenges.
Solid understanding of the C programming language
You don’t just write functional code—you also care about efficiency and maintainability. You're confident in using memory management, pointers, and bit operations.
Hardware specifications are part of your daily routine
You are comfortable reading technical documentation and can accurately extract relevant information. You use this knowledge to implement precise drivers and firmware.
Passion for open-source projects and active contribution
You naturally appreciate the benefits of open software—from transparency to collaboration with an engaged community. Peer-to-peer exchange and the opportunity to share knowledge motivate you.
Our Mission
For more than 20 years now, TUXEDO Computers has been bringing together the components Linux and modern hardware. As specialists for the free, open source operating system, we develop customized solutions to offer our customers the most individual hardware basis possible for reliable use in all areas of everyday life.
In addition to the development of drivers and software solutions, we also offer services and support for all aspects of our devices, which represent real added value for our customers. These include cloud-based services with a focus on data protection and privacy, as well as beginner-friendly system services for independent maintenance of TUXEDO hardware.
Working at TUXEDO
With our team of around 40 people in Augsburg and our manufacturing in Leipzig, we are the worldwide leading supplier for Linux notebooks and PCs. At TUXEDO Computers, you will work in a fast and exciting environment with uncomplicated structures. You will learn from industry experts and bring the latest technology to the market - regardless of your role.
We value the individual contribution and expertise of our employees across all roles and functions. TUXEDO Computers values direct contact and no detours, which is reflected in our open-door working culture. You always have the opportunity to take the direct path to colleagues and managers. In this way, you can solve your everyday tasks quickly and easily.
Our Offer
Meaningful Work
Our passion: Linux hardware, open source and data protection. We work together to offer our customers the best possible hardware in a tailor-made suit. This includes creating a free, open source ecosystem around our hardware.
Knowledge
With us, you can expect challenging and varied tasks that constantly offer new insights. Sharing experience and knowledge across all teams and hierarchical levels is a matter of course for us. This also includes individual training within your team as well as your own, permanent workplace and fixed contact persons.
Growth
We provide targeted support for your professional and personal development. An open exchange within the team, internal and external training, attendance at conferences and job-specific training are essential components of this.
Life and Work
We ensure that work and family are compatible for you - through flexible time recording with core and flexitime and a hybrid model of home office and on-site working hours. Overtime is not the rule with us and is of course compensated to the minute or financially remunerated on request.
As an owner-managed company with over 20 years of history, we attach great importance to a trusting relationship, stability and security. This also includes a workplace with excellent transport connections right on the doorstep, both local and long-distance.
And even more
Drinks, coffee, tea and fruit are available to you at all times. We also provide flexible rest areas, an in-house canteen and team clothing on request. Regular joint team events and an office dog for a pleasant working atmosphere round off the package.
Become a TUXEDO
The position is available with immediate effect. Therefore, we are looking forward to receiving meaningful applications with details of your previous experience, a curriculum vitae and your salary expectations.
You can reach us at: ✉ jobs@tuxedocomputers.com
