Automotive Software Engineer

Expleo UK LTD; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Automotive Software Engineer to join their Electrical & Embedded Systems team in the Midlands. You'll work on pioneering automotive projects, focusing on embedded systems and digital vehicle technologies. Key responsibilities include developing core system software, interfacing hardware, and ensuring robust security measures. Essential qualifications include a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, proficiency in Embedded C/C++, and prior experience in automotive software development. This role offers a competitive salary or contract day rate.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Work on next-generation vehicle technologies

Be part of a growing team

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Embedded C, C++, and/or assembly languages.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and operating system internals.
• Prior experience in automotive software development and testing.
• Good understanding of AUTOSAR architecture.
• Experience working on safety-critical software projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core system software for operating systems.
• Interface hardware with the OS through device drivers.
• Implement robust security measures at the system level.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

Assembly languages

Debugging

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

AUTOSAR architecture

ISO 26262 Part 6

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Expleo is a trusted global partner in end-to-end engineering, quality services, and management consulting for digital transformation. We support our clients in navigating technological change to deliver innovation, improve performance, and transform how they operate. Our work makes a real difference – not just to our customers, but to the everyday lives of people across the globe.

We’re expanding our Automotive division and are looking for Automotive Software Engineers to join our Electrical & Embedded Systems team. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting‑edge automotive projects and contribute to the growth of Expleo’s capabilities in embedded systems and digital vehicle technologies. The position is based in the Midlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core system software for operating systems.
• Interface hardware with the OS through device drivers.
• Build and optimise compilers & tools that translate source code into machine code.
• Develop firmware to control specialised hardware devices.
• Enable communications between systems and networks via networking software.
• Implement robust security measures at the system level.
• Enhance speed, stability, and efficiency of embedded systems through performance optimisation.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Embedded C, C++, and/or assembly languages.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and operating system internals.
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills.
• Prior experience in automotive software development and testing.
• Good understanding of AUTOSAR architecture.
• Experience working on safety‑critical software projects.
• Practical knowledge of ISO 26262 Part 6 and full ASPICE V‑cycle software development.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with ADI wireless Battery Management Systems (wBMS) or BMS chipsets.
• Familiarity with diagnostics, CAN tools, or model‑based development.
• Exposure to agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Why Join Expleo?

• Be part of a growing team at the forefront of automotive innovation.
• Work on high‑impact, next‑generation vehicle technologies.
• Access to ongoing training and career development.
• Competitive salary or contract day rate.

PLEASE NOTE: To meet with current legislation, right‑to‑work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for the role of Automotive Software Engineer and require further information, please contact:
Leanne Eaton
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