Embedded and industrial software for rail and manufacturing
Codewerk builds embedded systems, IoT applications, and cloud architectures for rail operators and industrial manufacturers, with deep integration into legacy control systems (SIMATIC PCS 7, PROFINET, OPC UA). The tech stack is heavily weighted toward industrial protocols and real-time embedded work (C, C#, AUTOSAR, MATLAB) rather than modern cloud tooling, reflecting a customer base operating mission-critical infrastructure. Active hiring skews toward engineering (27 roles) with a notable intern cohort (12), suggesting junior-heavy ramp for domain-specific technical onboarding.
Notable leadership hires: Project Lead Software Development
Codewerk, founded in 2014 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, provides full-cycle software development for rail transport and industrial automation sectors. The company specializes in bridging IT and OT (operational technology) systems, developing embedded systems, IoT/edge applications, digital product passports, and industrial communication implementations. Current project focus includes rail network digitalization, cybersecurity assessments for component manufacturers, and digital product pass integration into PLC environments. With 51–200 employees across engineering, security, and support functions, Codewerk operates as a project-driven consultancy rather than a platform vendor.
Codewerk uses industrial-focused tools: SIMATIC PCS 7 and PCS NEO for process control, PROFINET and OPC UA for industrial communication, C and C# for embedded/application development, MATLAB for modeling, AUTOSAR for automotive/rail standards, and Docker/Windows Server for deployment.
Codewerk is actively developing edge and IoT applications for rail networks, integrating digital product passports into SIMATIC systems, conducting cybersecurity pentesting for industrial component manufacturers, and scaling rail traffic management and digital product pass device integration.
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