Embedded C / C++ / Networking Engineer

Unikie; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Unikie in Helsinki is seeking an Embedded C/C++ / Networking Engineer to work on the ISO/TCM layer for communication between the control hub and the vehicle architecture. You will develop and productionize embedded software for Ethernet-based vehicle communication with focus on robust networking.

The role requires hands-on experience with embedded Linux, ECUs, automotive networking, and TLS/DTLS familiarity.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in C/C++
• Experience developing software for embedded Linux systems
• Solid understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and network protocols
• Experience with embedded communication, ECU communication, or automotive networking
• Ability to debug complex software and communication issues across system boundaries
• Familiarity with software development practices for production embedded systems

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C/C++ software on Linux.
• Productionize and enhance the existing ISO implementation.
• Design and implement vehicle networking and communication logic.
• Process and route messages from the control hub.
• Communicate with lower-level vehicle systems and ECUs.
• Develop and integrate Ethernet-based communication protocols.
• Support secure network communication, including TLS and/or DTLS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve communication issues.
• Contribute to software quality, testing, debugging, and production readiness

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded Linux

Networking fundamentals

Vehicle/ECU communication

Debugging complex software

Job description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR Embedded C/C++ / Networking Engineer

We are seeking an Embedded C/C++ / Networking Engineer to work on the ISO/TCM layer responsible for communication between the control hub and the vehicle architecture.

This role focuses on developing and productionizing embedded software for Ethernet-based vehicle communication. Strong networking fundamentals are essential, along with hands-on experience developing software for embedded Linux, ECUs, or other vehicle systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C/C++ software on Linux.
• Productionize and enhance the existing ISO implementation.
• Design and implement vehicle networking and communication logic.
• Process and route messages from the control hub.
• Communicate with lower-level vehicle systems and ECUs.
• Develop and integrate Ethernet-based communication protocols.
• Support secure network communication, including TLS and/or DTLS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve communication issues.
• Contribute to software quality, testing, debugging, and production readiness

Required Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in C and/or C++.
• Experience developing software for embedded Linux systems.
• Solid understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and network protocols.
• Experience with embedded communication, ECU communication, or automotive networking.
• Ability to debug complex software and communication issues across system boundaries.
• Familiarity with software development practices for production embedded systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TLS, DTLS, or other secure networking technologies.
• Experience working with vehicle communication architectures.
• Familiarity with ISO/TCM or related automotive communication layers.
• Experience bringing existing embedded implementations to production.
• Understanding of real-time or safety-critical embedded systems.