Apprenticeship - Embedded Systems Engineering

**About us**:
**Spore.Bio** is a deeptech start-up born in 2023, building a new paradigm in the quality control systems in Food&Beverage, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceutics factories.

After spending a lot of time in factories environments, we saw the pain it was to make sure products were safe. Traditional **quality control** has heavy constraints and long waiting times. To change that, we decided to build Spore.Bio, a **new generation of microbiological testing.**

Our team is dedicated to **bringing technology** and developing a cutting-edge solution, based on advanced optical and deep-learning technologies, to detect bacterial contamination within seconds.

Are you ready to revolutionize microbiology monitoring in factories? **Spore.Bio** is actively seeking a talented and passionate **Embedded Systems Engineering Apprentice** to be part part of the development of our cutting-edge solution. Join our dynamic team of R&D experts and product managers and play a key role in shaping the future of industrial microbiology.

**About the role**:
As an **Embedded Systems Engineering Apprentice**, you’ll be a key part of our R&D team and work across the full development cycle — from concept to production.

Your responsibilities will include:

- ** Programming** embedded software (mainly in C on STM32 microcontrollers and in C#).
- Defining and** executing test plans** to validate your designs.
- Writing and contributing to **hardware and software** technical specifications.
- **Validating** your solutions within the larger system architecture.
- Participating in **compliance and qualification** **testing** (e.g., EMC, CE standards).
- **Troubleshooting** and resolving issues on prototypes and pre-series hardware.
- **Collaborating** with experienced engineers and learning best practices in embedded development.

You’ll be working hands-on, with real autonomy — and we’ll support your learning every step of the way.

**About you**:
**Education**: Currently enrolled in an engineering school or Master’s program, with a specialization in electronics, embedded systems, mechatronics, or related fields.

**Required Skills**:

- Proficiency in embedded C programming (ideally STM32, CubeMX, HAL).
- Basic understanding of development tools (mostly Git).
- Foundations in electronics and embedded system architecture
- Experience with personal or academic hardware projects (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
- Comfortable reading and writing technical documents in English (C1)

**Why joining us?**:

- Work in an innovative and rapidly growing startup.
- Participate in exciting and impactful projects.
- Evolve in a collaborative and stimulating work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous training.

**What we offer**:
We believe that flexibility and trust are important parts of a company. Our work environment reflects this thanks to:

- ** Flexible remote**: If you live in Paris, you can work from our office or from your place with no constraints.

On top of that, we offer many perks such as:

- a budget for **remote work equipment**:

- a **Gymlib** subscription for you to stay in shape wherever you are
- premium **health insurance** (Alan in France)
- a **Swile** card for your meals, if you are based in France
- frequent **team events and in-person gatherings** every quarter

**Recruitment process**:

- 30-min call with the Hiring Manager
- 45-min personality interview with two team members
- A 1 hour Technical case study followed by a debrief with team members
- 1 hour Founders interview
- Reference calls

You might also be invited to meet other team members at the office for a lab visit and a coffee