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Transform your embedded devices into scalable digital products
From hardware-close development to IoT ecosystems, our embedded software development services help forward-thinking manufacturers differentiate through award-winning UI/UX and cutting-edge engineering.
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Sounds familiar?
Even top-performing manufacturers are battling a familiar set of problems:
Aging product lines reaching end-of-life
Your costs rise and innovation slows without a structured modernization strategy.
Many established device families are approaching their technical and architectural limits, which makes it increasingly difficult to maintain performance, security, and, above all else, user satisfaction.
Pressure to innovate as competitors accelerate
Without the ability to innovate quickly and consistently, even established market leaders risk losing relevance.
In markets where software capabilities shape buying decisions, manufacturers are facing pressure to justify pricing and differentiate their products.
Increasing complexity and technical debt
You want your team focused on strategic innovation, yet they often find themselves burdened by maintenance tasks that stall progress.
As product lines expand and new features are added, embedded software becomes harder to maintain and evolve.
Our answer: embedded software development services that deliver business value
We focus on what matters to your business:
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Full lifecycle support: from ideation, thought development, QA, to maintenance
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Best-practice engineering: testing, CI/CD, clean code
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Coverage from low-level controllers to high-end devices
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Ability to build and integrate ecosystems
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Agile partnership model that keeps you in control and gives you an opportunity to upskill your internal teams
Award-winning UX and UI
Exceptional embedded software means a UX that your customers love and trust.
Cloudflight’s award-winning teams translate complex industrial workflows into interfaces where users feel at home from the very first interaction. We design HMIs and product experiences that reduce training efforts and turn every touchpoint into a competitive advantage.
Our approach blends deep research with proven UI patterns to ensure usability across product lines and device generations. The result is built to last in real-world environments.
Turn isolated devices into embedded ecosystems
Embedded software delivers its full value when it works as part of a connected ecosystem.
We design embedded solutions as end-to-end embedded ecosystems—combining hardware, firmware, edge software, connectivity, cloud platforms, and digital services.
This user-centered approach ensures scalable, maintainable, and future-ready systems that create value across the entire product lifecycle, from development and deployment to operation and evolution.
Our embedded software development capabilities
Software proficiency
Completing embedded software projects successfully is challenging. With expertise from thousands of completed projects, we excel in requirements engineering, user experience design, and technical implementation.
- Ensure you kick off with a stable foundation built on proven architectures
- Deliver fast value in an agile manner with measurable business outcomes
- On time, on budget, on target with transparent project management
Rapid prototyping
We assist in designing, creating and validating embedded software prototypes in a tight loop, reducing time required to reach version 1.0.
- In-house 3D printing for physical component testing
- Hardware selection optimized for your performance requirements
- Quick prototype software for rapid concept validation
Platform engineering for devices
Streamline your device software development, reduce complexity and time to market with our embedded development services.
- Profit from our standardized toolchains or we integrate seamlessly with yours
- Reusable components & modules on many platforms for accelerated development
- Consistent user experience in all of your products across your entire ecosystem
Embedded software design services
Go for peak performance with close-to-hardware development or opt for a flexible web technology stack based on your specific requirements.
- Node.js/JavaScript frameworks for versatile application development
- C++, Rust/Qt for high-performance embedded systems
- Tailor-made libraries for custom requirements and resource-constrained environments
Award winning design
UI/UX design in embedded software engineering is essential for creating intuitive and engaging user experiences across all device types.
- User-centric design: focuses on understanding and meeting user needs and preferences
- Consistency and usability: ensures a cohesive look and feel, making the software easy to navigate
- Aesthetics and functionality: balances visual appeal with practical functionality to enhance user satisfaction
IoT & cloud ready
Enable your devices: leverage integrations into state-of-the-art IoT and cloud platforms with our embedded software services.
- Azure IoT solutions as certified partner with proven implementation expertise
- Fleet management systems for comprehensive device control
- OTA updates for seamless maintenance and feature deployment
Tools & technology for embedded software development
We adapt to your unique requirements, from low-end baremetal controllers to powerful SoC designs, delivering embedded software services with the right tools for each specific challenge.
- Frontend: QML, Web, emWin, Slint
- Backend: Qt, boost, C++
- OS: Linux, FreeRTOS, ThreadX, embOS, Sciopta
- Frontend: C++, QML, Typescript
- Backend: C++, Rust, C#, Typescript
- cmake, qmake
- CCCC, clang
- Docker, Gitlab-CI
- gammaray
From scratch to launch
Successful embedded software projects start long before the first line of code is written or hardware is ordered. Our embedded development services guide you through the entire lifecycle, from initial concept to successful market deployment.
We start by capturing detailed requirements, ensuring every aspect of your embedded system is understood. Our embedded software development experts then draft a comprehensive project roadmap, highlighting key milestones and timelines to ensure alignment, minimize risks, and keep your project on track from start to finish.
Our team designs robust embedded software architecture tailored to your needs and specific requirements, ensuring optimal performance. We create intuitive UI/UX prototypes, gathering early feedback to perfect user interactions and develop a custom design in line with your corporate brand.
We bring your vision to life with meticulous coding and proven development processes, while selecting the technological approach most fitting to your product and its environment. Our embedded development services team is proficient with diverse toolchains and technologies, ensuring our approach integrates seamlessly with your existing development paradigms and tools.
Our commitment extends beyond initial development, offering comprehensive lifecycle maintenance for embedded software systems to ensure long-term success. We provide regular updates, keeping your devices secure and up to date. Our proactive approach ensures your embedded systems remain reliable, adapting to evolving needs and maximizing operational lifespan.
It’s easy to partner with us for embedded software development
There are three simple ways to start your embedded development project with us. Just choose the option that fits your business needs best.
Workshop
Ambitious goals but need support to get started?
- Align stakeholders
- Customized content
- Applicable outcome
Discovery phase
Create a solid foundation for successful project execution.
- Aligned business objectives
- Concept creation
- Prototype and plan
Development
Comprehensive solutions from MVP to long-term strategic development.
- Strategic guidance
- Seamless execution
- Results as fast as possible
Why clients trust Cloudflight for embedded software development
Delivering innovative, tailored embedded solutions with proven expertise and measurable results.
Vast expertise
Software projects are an end-to-end effort of a variety of roles. Our embedded software development team includes the best for each role: requirements engineers, software engineers, architects, UI/UX experts, quality engineers, product owners and project leaders.
IoT & cloud ready
With our holistic knowledge regarding embedded software eco-systems and IoT platforms, we foster additional value generation around the actual device by leveraging data and AI to enable advanced diagnostics, fleet management and remote services. For many of our customers, this is the key to realizing previously untapped potential in their markets.
One partner
We complement your embedded software solutions with cloud expertise (Microsoft Experts and Solution Partner, AWS Partner, GCP Partner), AI expertise (Predictive Maintenance, Object Detection and classification), mobile applications as well as maintenance and operating services.
Secure and compliant
Our proven development processes and vast experience in safety and medical projects help you during product certifications in regulated markets and ensure smooth operation and maintenance of your embedded systems.
AI-ready
With our deep in-house AI expertise, enhancing your embedded software with AI is just a few chat messages away. Chatbots, predictive maintenance, entity recognition – our embedded development services have you covered.
The power of 600
Our 600 engineers share a passion for embedded software engineering. They also share experiences and are well connected. You hire one team but gain the knowledge of many for your embedded software development projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions about embedded software development services
As an embedded software development company, we combine deep technical expertise with business understanding. Our 600+ engineers bring experience from thousands of successful projects. We offer end-to-end services from concept to maintenance, expertise across diverse hardware platforms, and the ability to integrate embedded systems with cloud and AI technologies for comprehensive solutions.
Our embedded software development services follow a structured approach: we begin with detailed requirements analysis, create a comprehensive architecture design, implement code using appropriate programming languages, perform rigorous testing, and provide ongoing maintenance. We adapt our processes to your specific project needs while maintaining consistent quality standards.
Project timelines vary based on complexity, requirements, and hardware constraints. Simple embedded software projects might take weeks, while complex systems could require several months. After analyzing your specific requirements, our team provides detailed estimates based on our experience with similar embedded development projects.
We ensure quality through rigorous testing methods including hardware-in-the-loop testing, simulators, and emulators. Security is integral to our process with implementation of secure boot mechanisms, encryption, and authentication protocols. Our embedded development services follow industry standards and best practices to deliver reliable, secure solutions that perform in mission-critical environments.
Yes, our embedded software services include comprehensive post-development support. This encompasses regular updates, security patches, performance improvements, feature enhancements, and technical documentation. We offer maintenance packages tailored to your specific needs, ensuring your embedded systems remain reliable and up-to-date.