Embedded Software Engineer, Tampere

Academic Work Finland Oy; Ylöjärvi; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking an embedded software engineer to design, develop and verify real-time software for power electronics. You will own the full lifecycle from requirements to HIL validation, collaborating with hardware, FPGA and software teams across global sites.

You will work in an English-speaking environment, applying RTOS like VxWorks, using embedded tools and Git/JIRA for traceability, and contributing to quality, safety and performance in demanding applications.

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics/electrical engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• Solid embedded software development experience for real-time systems.
• Familiarity with RTOS (e.g., VxWorks) and embedded tooling; version control and issue tracking (Git, JIRA).

Responsibilities

• Design & implementation of embedded C/C++ for real-time control systems.
• Maintain software requirements and architecture with full traceability in JIRA.
• Perform unit testing, code reviews, and static analysis to uphold safety and quality standards.
• Support system-level validation and HIL testing activities.
• Analyze and debug complex runtime, timing, or integration issues in lab environments.
• Contribute to improving software development processes and tooling.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS experience

Git & JIRA

Software development lifecycle

Education

M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Electronics/Electrical Eng/CS

Tools

Git

JTAG

Debuggers

Job description

About the role

In this position, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and verifying embedded software used in power electronics applications. You will own the full software development lifecycle—from initial requirements analysis to implementation, system integration, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation.

Working closely with hardware engineers, FPGA developers, software architects, and testing teams across global locations (UK, USA, India, and Finland), you will help ensure software designs meet strict reliability, safety, and performance standards.

Work tasks

• Design & Implementation: Develop embedded C/C++ software for real-time control systems.
• Architecture & Requirements: Maintain software requirement specifications and architecture documentation, ensuring full traceability in JIRA.
• Quality & Reliability: Perform unit testing, code reviews, and static analysis to uphold internal safety and quality standards.
• Testing & Validation: Support system-level validation and HIL testing activities.
• Problem Solving: Analyze and debug complex runtime, timing, or integration issues in laboratory environments.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to enhancing software development processes and tooling.

We are looking for

• Education: Degree (M.Sc. or B.Sc.) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Solid background in embedded software development (C/C++) for real-time systems.
• Technical Skills:
  • Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS, e.g., VxWorks).
  • Hands‑on experience with embedded development tools and debuggers.
  • Understanding of hardware-software interfaces and FPGA/microcontroller architectures.
  • Experience with version control systems (Git) and defect tracking tools (JIRA).
• Mindset & Communication: A structured, proactive approach to problem-solving with fluent professional English.

Bonus Points

• Experience with energy grid systems or power electronics (e.g., HVDC, FACTS, STATCOM).
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., IEC61850, DNP3).
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink code generation or high-power laboratory testing equipment

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other

Number of positions: 1

Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori

Osaamisalue: IT & tietoliikenne