Software Engineer — Embedded Systems

About this role

GMV is a Spanish aerospace, defense, and technology engineering group, and this listing calls for C, C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, and CI/CD experience a genuinely technical embedded/systems profile rather than a general web-development role. Madrid has a strong cluster of aerospace and defense engineering employers, so this kind of specialized role tends to sit in a deeper, more stable local talent market than a typical startup listing.

Job description

Engineering work involving embedded and real-time systems, with the listed stack covering C, C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, and CI/CD pipelines. This profile generally suits candidates coming from aerospace, defense, or industrial embedded backgrounds rather than pure web development.

Salary & cost of living

Engineering roles at this level in Madrid commonly fall in the €36,000–€48,000/year range, with senior/specialized embedded roles sometimes higher. Madrid rents for a one-bedroom near the center typically run €1,000–€1,400/month — noticeably cheaper than Northern European capitals.

Visa & relocation notes for Spain

Non-EU applicants typically need a work and residence permit tied to a job offer, processed through SEPE and the relevant consulate; this commonly takes 6–10 weeks. EU/EEA citizens can work without a visa. See the official SEPE portal for current guidance.

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Sourced from Spain’s official Empléate job portal (SEPE). Apply via or GMV’s own careers page.