Open Positions

Embedded Systems Engineer (m/w/d)

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

About Us

At DFT, film is our passion and quality is our mission.

Leveraging state-of-the-art IT technologies, we make digitization efficient and enable the highest standards of film preservation. As the global market leader, we develop and manufacture cutting-edge film scanners and digital solutions in Darmstadt, Germany, serving film archives and post-production facilities worldwide.​ Our customers include renowned institutions and companies such as the German Federal Film Archive, the Library of Congress, Warner Bros., NBCUniversal, and FotoKem, who trust in the quality, performance, and reliability of our products and services. With additional teams in Burbank, USA, and London, UK, ​we provide expert customer support to clients around the world.

We are looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer (m/f/d) to help design and develop our high-performance control and electronics solutions.

In this role, you will contribute to the interface between hardware and software, helping to enhance existing products and enable innovative new solutions. If you are passionate about embedded systems, low-level software development, cutting-edge technologies, and film, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help shape the future of film digitization.

Key ​Responsibilities

Your Qualifications

What We Offer

Great Working Environment: We are a dynamic company with straightforward structures and an open, collaborative culture. We treat each other as equals and embrace an informal, first-name culture.

Room to Make an Impact: From day one, you will have the freedom to contribute your ideas and turn them into reality. You can actively shape innovative products, diverse projects, and technical solutions. Our dedicated and friendly team looks forward to your ideas.

Work-Life Balance
: Enjoy flexible working hours that allow you to organize your working day in a way that suits you.

Professional Development: We value the individual professional development of our employees and support you in reaching your goals. At DFT, you can look forward to excellent long-term career prospects in a growing company.

Additional Financial Benefits: In addition to an attractive salary, we offer company pension plans and other individual benefits.


Mobility: We are easily accessible by public transportation. The Darmstadt-Arheilgen S-Bahn station (S3) is located just a short walk from our office, and free parking is available on site. In addition, you can lease a company bike through DFT's JobRad program and use it for both business and personal purposes.

Culinary Perks & Extras: 
Enjoy a variety of subsidized meals in our cafeteria, complimentary coffee and beverages, fresh fruit, and access to a range of attractive corporate benefits.

Ready to Join Us?

We look forward to receiving your comprehensive application, including:

Please submit your application as a single PDF file via email to: jobs@dft-film.com
Your contact: Sonja Linowizki, Manager People & Culture