Working Student – Embedded Systems & Prototyping (m/f/d)

Job Description

Working Student – Embedded Systems & Prototyping (m/f/d) | Backbone.io

The Tone:
Backbone.io is a growing startup focused on developing advanced electronic solutions. This Working Student role will place you at the heart of our research and development projects, collaborating directly with experienced developers in an international team. Your contributions in embedded systems and prototyping will be instrumental in expanding our capabilities across hardware, software, and mechanics, offering a unique opportunity to shape future technologies. This position is ideal for a proactive Master’s student eager to gain hands-on experience and grow within a supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (10-30 h/week)
• Location: In-person, Vienna, Austria
• Pay: €2,600 gross monthly (on a full-time basis)
• Team: Works with experienced developers in an international team, operating within flat hierarchies.
• Mission: To contribute to the development of advanced electronic solutions in embedded systems and prototyping.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Embedded Systems Development: Actively contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of embedded hardware and software components.
• Prototyping & Mechanics: Engage in hands-on prototyping efforts, including the mechanical integration and validation of new concepts.
• Research & Development Involvement: Take direct part in ongoing research and development projects, moving ideas from concept through to practical application.
• Cross-Functional Domain Growth: Seize the opportunity to develop expertise and apply your skills across various technical domains, including hardware, embedded systems, software, and mechanical aspects.
• Team Collaboration & Learning: Work closely with and learn from experienced developers within an international team, contributing to a collaborative work environment.
• Independent Project Contribution: Tackle varied and stimulating tasks with an independent, structured, and reliable approach, contributing to the development of advanced electronic solutions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a completed Bachelor’s degree from a University of Applied Sciences or University in a STEM field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Science, and be currently enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Experience: Demonstrate an interest in embedded systems, encompassing both hardware and software aspects, and ideally have some initial exposure to mechanics and prototyping.
• Skills: Exhibit very good German language skills and good English proficiency, coupled with an independent, structured, and reliable working style and an enthusiasm for developing advanced electronic solutions.
• Bonus: Prior practical experience gained through internships, personal projects, or previous working student roles is advantageous, and candidates with 1–2 years remaining in their Master’s program are preferred.