Professional Embedded C++ Software Developer (all genders)

Kapsch; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Homeoffice

Flexible working hours

Meal discount

Bridge day

Job summary

Kapsch in Vienna, Austria, seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software for V2X and GNSS platforms. You translate customer and product requirements into scalable capabilities and work closely with product management and design teams.

You will implement automated tests, contribute to system design, and leverage Jira, Confluence, GitLab and Docker in a collaborative, Agile environment. English proficiency is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in systems engineering, software architecture, computer science, information technology or related field.
• 5+ years of professional embedded software development and Linux-based applications.
• Proficient in C and C++; knowledge of IBM Rational Rhapsody is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate embedded V2X and GNSS software and tools.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code and automated tests.
• Collaborate with product management and design to translate requirements into scalable platforms.
• Contribute to system design discussions for robust, efficient solutions.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Linux

V2X/GNSS

Automated testing

Agile

Teamwork

English

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Docker

Kibana

Grafana

Job description

Kapsch is one of Austria’s most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio, Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future. To learn more about our solutions and innovations, visit our website here.

Role Purpose

At Kapsch TrafficCom, we are shaping the future of intelligent mobility and transportation solutions. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and test high-quality embedded software, translating customer and product requirements into reliable, scalable platform capabilities that support next-generation V2X and GNSS technologies.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Design, develop, and validate embedded V2X and GNSS software and supporting development tools.
• Implement high-quality, maintainable, and reusable code following best practices for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with product management and design teams to translate user needs and product requirements into scalable platform capabilities.
• Contribute to system design discussions, ensuring robust, efficient, and extensible solutions.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A technical degree, preferably a master degree in systems engineering, software architecture, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development and Linux based applications.
• Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ is required; knowledge of IBM Rational Rhapsody is a plus.
• Familiarity with application interfaces for communication protocols, particularly V2X, GNSS, 3G/4G, TCP/IP, BT and LWM2M, is desirable.
• Proven experience in developing testable code, implementing automated unit tests, and working with automated test environments.
• A proactive approach, strong teamwork skills, and effective communication abilities.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Docker is advantageous, as is familiarity with Kibana and Grafana.
• Business-fluent English is essential; German language skills are an asset.
• Familiarity with agile development processes.

Our Offer to You

• We have a unique corporate culture, driven by family tradition since 1892. We strive to create a work environment conducive to personal growth, satisfaction and achievement.
• You you will be part of an international company with European roots and our global Connected Vehicle Team
• A hands-on onboarding with an experienced team to get familiar with the business and domain-related processes
• Social benefits of a modern company, e.g. Homeoffice, mobile devices, flexible working hours, operating restaurants,meal discount, bridge day regulation etc.
• Possibility to participate in regular trainings (technical and personal development)
• A market compliant gross salary of EUR 60.000 p.a. based on a full-time employment (38,5h/week), which can be adapted according to your qualifications and your professional experience
• The benefits of working for the Kapsch Group

Kapsch is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We attach great importance to a balance in the diversity of our employees. Therefore, we welcome all applications without regard to gender, age, religious beliefs/ideology, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or national origin.

We believe hiring is a human decision. AI supports some of the operational side of our process, such as interview scheduling and coordination, but every step that matters is handled by a person. Your application will be read, your interviews will be conducted, and your offer will be made by humans who are genuinely invested in making thoughtfulhiring decisions that benefit both you and our team.

Your contact for this position: Tatiana Rezan-Sirotinskis, Talent Attraction Partner Austria,P [phone]|M [phone]