Embedded Software Engineer - CDI - Toulouse (F/M)

EasyMile SAS; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EasyMile SAS in Toulouse is seeking an embedded C software engineer to join the Safety ECU team. You will develop and test low-level code for safety-critical ECUs in autonomous vehicles.

You will collaborate on safety certification, co-design algorithms, define test plans, and work with delivery managers to align with system architecture and safety requirements.

This role offers hands-on hardware-in-the-loop testing on real vehicles and prototypes in a collaborative, multilingual environment.

Qualifications

• Embedded C and Python programming with low-level system development experience.
• System tools: Git, Linux, shell scripting, GCC, GDB.
• Safety-critical software development with unit testing, simulation, and validation.
• Embedded OS architecture and real-time OS concepts.
• CI/CD awareness with Jenkins, Docker, and automated build pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C software for safety-critical ECU ensuring reliability and performance.
• Test your code on hardware-in-the-loop benches and real vehicles/prototypes.
• Collaborate on safety certification for hardware and software components.
• Co-design algorithms with experts to power safety functionalities.
• Define and execute automated test plans (unit/integration).
• Support components from development to deployment, ensuring integration and maintainability.
• Collaborate with Delivery Manager on effort estimates, risk assessments, and planning.
• Align features with system architecture and safety requirements.

Skills

Embedded C

Python programming

Git

Linux environments

Shell scripting

Safety-critical software development

Embedded OS architecture

CI/CD (Jenkins, Docker)

Bare-metal development

Tools

GCC

GDB

Jenkins

Docker

Lauterbach Trace32

Job description

EasyMile is revolutionizing mobility with its driverless technologies and intelligent solutions.

In this innovative environment. Integrated to a small team located in Toulouse, you will directly contribute to the success of EasyMile by increasing the safety of all our products. You will write C code and be able to test it by yourself on our testbenches and on our various vehicles and prototypes.

What you’ll do:

As part of our Safety ECU team, you’ll directly contribute to the reliability and safety of our autonomous vehicles. You will:

• Develop embedded C software for our safety-critical ECU—ensuring it meets the highest standards of reliability and performance.

• Test your own code on our hardware-in-the-loop test benches and real-world autonomous vehicles and prototypes.

• Collaborate on safety certification, helping define and implement strategies for both hardware and software components.

• Co-design algorithms with technical experts and tech leads to power safety functionalities.

• Define and execute test plans, with a strong focus on automation, unit testing, and integration testing.

• Support your component from development to deployment—ensuring smooth integration, validation, and long-term maintainability.

• Work closely with your Delivery Manager, contributing to effort estimates, risk assessments, and delivery planning.

• Align with system architecture, delivering features that match our technical vision and safety requirements.

Beyond the code:

• Stay ahead of the curve by contributing to advancements in autonomous vehicle safety.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary, international team of engineers and innovators.

Why EasyMile?

• A tech company at the forefront of autonomous mobility

• A collaborative and innovative engineering culture

• Cutting-edge projects with real-world impact

• Flexible working conditions and a strong team spirit

There is no typical profile at EasyMile, we all come from different backgrounds and that is what makes us strong!

Technical Skills

• Must-Have
  • Embedded C and Python programming — Strong experience in low-level system development (bare-metal, bootloaders, flash memory, register access).
  • System tools expertise — Comfortable with Git, Linux environments, shell scripting, GCC, GDB, and related development tools.
  • Safety-critical software development — Proven experience with unit testing, simulation, and validation in safety-driven environments.
  • Embedded OS architecture — Solid understanding of real-time operating systems and embedded system design.
  • CI/CD awareness — Familiar with continuous integration/delivery tools such as Jenkins, Docker, and automated build pipelines.
• Nice-to-Have
  • Multicore architecture — Experience with multicore processors, ideally ARM-based platforms.
  • Python — Used mainly for testing, automation, or scripting purposes.
  • Embedded debugging tools — Familiarity with tools like Lauterbach Trace32 or similar for low-level troubleshooting.
• Bonus Skills
  • ISO 26262 or ISO 13849 — Knowledge of functional safety standards for the automotive or ADAS domain.
  • Advanced CI/CD experience — Deeper understanding of DevOps tools and automation frameworks.

Soft Skills

• Strong autonomy and ability to take initiative
• Excellent team spirit and collaboration mindset
• Clear and effective communication
• High level of rigor and methodological thinking

Language Skills

• English: Professional working proficiency (written & spoken)
• French: Fluent