Engineering work on embedded systems and software

WHO WE ARE

Driven by Engineering. Guided by Innovation.

We combine engineering expertise, structured development practices, and modern AI technologies to help organizations solve complex technical challenges and build dependable products.

Our Story

Founded to Raise the Standard of Engineering

Founded in 2020 in the greater Munich metropolitan area, Vertikal Software GmbH was established with a clear vision: to raise the standard of engineering services through technical excellence, structured processes, and a genuine commitment to quality.

We recognized a growing demand for engineering partners who prioritize long-term value over short-term delivery. In an increasingly competitive market, we believe that successful products are built on disciplined engineering, close collaboration, and a deep understanding of our customers’ challenges.

From the very beginning, our mission has been to approach every project with the mindset of an engineering partner rather than a resource provider. We focus on understanding the problem before proposing solutions, making informed technical decisions, and delivering work that our customers can trust with confidence.

Today, we continue to build on that vision by combining proven engineering practices with modern AI-assisted workflows. While technology continues to evolve, our principles remain unchanged: deliver reliable solutions, continuously improve, and never compromise on quality.

Our Mission

Engineering with Purpose

Our mission is to help organizations develop reliable, high-quality systems through disciplined engineering, technical expertise, and continuous innovation.

We believe that successful products are built on a strong engineering foundation, where every decision is guided by quality, traceability, and long-term value.

Engineering Excellence

We are committed to delivering engineering solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and technical integrity. Excellence is not an objective at the end of a project—it is embedded throughout every stage of development.

Long-Term Partnerships

We believe successful projects are built on trust, transparency, and close collaboration. By understanding our customers’ goals and challenges, we strive to become a reliable engineering partner throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Responsible Innovation

Innovation drives progress, but it must always serve a purpose. We combine proven engineering practices with AI-assisted technologies to improve efficiency and knowledge sharing while ensuring that human expertise remains at the center of every engineering decision.

Lasting Value

Our goal is to deliver solutions that continue to provide value long after project completion. Through structured engineering, continuous improvement, and sustainable development practices, we help our customers build products that are reliable, maintainable, and ready for the future.

Our Vision

Shaping the Future of Engineering

We envision a future where intelligent technologies and structured engineering work together to deliver safer, more reliable, and more innovative systems. By combining engineering expertise with responsible AI-assisted innovation, we help shape the next generation of product development.

01

Advance Engineering Through Innovation

We continuously explore new technologies, methods, and tools that improve engineering efficiency, quality, and collaboration while preserving the discipline and rigor that complex systems demand.

02

Empower Engineers with AI

We see artificial intelligence as a powerful engineering assistant that accelerates repetitive tasks, supports informed decision-making, and enhances productivity—while ensuring that experienced engineers remain responsible for every technical decision and deliverable.

03

Drive Sustainable Engineering Excellence

We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence that enables both our team and our customers to adapt confidently to the challenges of tomorrow.

04

Build Trusted Engineering Partnerships

Our long-term vision is to create lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and shared success, becoming a valued engineering partner for organizations developing the next generation of innovative products.

Our Engineering Philosophy

Principles That Guide Every Decision

We believe that great products are built through disciplined engineering, thoughtful decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement. These principles shape how we approach every project and every technical challenge.

01

Understand before you build.

Every successful solution begins with a clear understanding of stakeholder needs and system requirements.

02

Keep it as simple as possible.

Simplicity improves quality, maintainability, and long-term reliability.

03

Build quality into the process.

Quality is achieved through disciplined engineering at every stage—not by inspection at the end.

04

Base decisions on evidence.

Engineering choices should be supported by analysis, verification, and objective data.

05

Maintain end-to-end traceability.

Every engineering decision should be transparent, justified, and connected throughout the development lifecycle.

06

Verify continuously.

Early and continuous verification reduces risk and increases confidence in the final product.

07

Continuously improve.

We embrace learning, innovation, and the refinement of our engineering practices.

08

Use AI responsibly.

Artificial intelligence enhances engineering productivity and consistency while human expertise remains responsible for every deliverable.

Engineering Expertise

Built on Knowledge. Driven by Excellence.

Our expertise combines structured engineering methodologies, internationally recognized standards, and modern technologies to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Products & Systems

Developing reliable embedded systems for demanding applications.

Our experience includes the development of safety-critical and software-intensive products throughout the complete engineering lifecycle—from concept and requirements to production support.

Highlights

  • Steering Systems
  • Battery Management Systems (BMS)
  • Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL)
  • Electric Actuation Systems
  • Automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs)

Engineering Disciplines

Supporting product development across all phases.

Our multidisciplinary expertise enables seamless collaboration across all phases of product development. We connect requirements, system architecture, software engineering, verification, and change control so technical decisions remain traceable and aligned from early concept work through implementation and validation.

Highlights

  • Requirements Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Verification & Validation
  • Engineering Support Processes
  • Configuration & Change Management

Technologies & Platforms

Working with modern real-time and distributed platforms.

We develop software for real-time and distributed systems using proven technologies and industry-standard communication protocols. Our work spans embedded platforms, communication stacks, diagnostic interfaces, and operating environments where timing, reliability, maintainability, and integration quality are essential.

Highlights

  • RTOS
  • AUTOSAR Classic
  • CAN / CAN FD
  • Automotive Ethernet
  • ARM Cortex
  • Infineon AURIX
  • Linux
  • Embedded C/C++

Safety, Security & Quality

Applying recognized engineering standards and best practices.

Quality, safety, and compliance are integral parts of every engineering activity. We help teams apply relevant standards pragmatically, translate them into reviewable work products, and keep requirements, implementation, verification, and evidence aligned.

Highlights

  • Automotive SPICE (ASPICE)
  • ISO 26262 – Functional Safety
  • ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148 – Requirements Engineering
  • MISRA C
  • ISO 21434 – Road Vehicles Cybersecurity
  • ISO 11898 – CAN
  • ISO 14229 – Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS)
  • SAE J1939

Engineering Tools

Leveraging professional tools across the development lifecycle.

We use industry-leading tools for requirements management, architecture, modeling, verification, and collaboration. The focus is not only tool usage, but also practical workflows, consistent data structures, traceability, and automation that make engineering information easier to maintain and reuse.

Highlights

  • IBM DOORS
  • Polarion ALM
  • Enterprise Architect
  • Vector CANoe / CANalyzer
  • MATLAB / Simulink
  • Scilab
  • Git
  • Jira / Confluence

AI & Engineering Automation

Improving engineering productivity with responsible AI support.

We integrate AI into engineering workflows to improve productivity, consistency, and knowledge sharing while ensuring that every deliverable remains under the responsibility of experienced engineers.

Highlights

  • AI-Assisted Engineering
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Requirements Quality Assessment
  • Architecture & Design Assistance
  • Test Case Generation
  • Documentation Generation
  • Engineering Knowledge Management
  • Workflow Automation

Looking Ahead

The future belongs to visionary engineers who combine human creativity with responsible AI to create technologies that improve life for everyone.

Vertikal Software

We look ahead with confidence and responsibility, embracing AI and emerging technologies while staying grounded in proven engineering principles. Our commitment is to turn innovation into dependable, high-quality solutions that create lasting value for our customers and the world they shape.