Junior Embedded Automotive Software Engineer

Zirak; Ferrara; Ibrido; EUR 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Zirak in Ferrara, Italy, is looking for an embedded software engineer to design and maintain in-vehicle connectivity software for TCU and infotainment systems.

You will implement and test automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), enable OTA updates and V2X features, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust software under AUTOSAR, ASPICE and ISO 26262 standards.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in embedded software development, preferably in automotive.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Knowledge of embedded software development processes, testing and debugging.
• Familiarity with Git and issue-tracking tools (JIRA).
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Mansioni

• Develop and maintain embedded software components for in-vehicle connectivity modules (TCU and infotainment).
• Implement, integrate and test automotive and wireless communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, cellular).
• Support connected-vehicle features such as OTA updates, telematics and V2X.
• Contribute to software integration, debugging and testing on embedded automotive platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, cybersecurity and cloud teams.
• Follow AUTOSAR, ISO 26262 and ASPICE processes.

Conoscenze

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

English communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS

Strumenti

Git

JIRA

CANoe

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software components for in-vehicle connectivity modules, including TCU and infotainment systems.
• Implement, integrate and test automotive and wireless communication protocols, including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular technologies.
• Support the development of connected-vehicle functionalities such as OTA updates, telematics and V2X communication.
• Contribute to software integration, debugging, testing and issue resolution on embedded automotive platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware, systems engineering, cybersecurity and cloud teams.
• Follow automotive software development processes and standards, including ASPICE, ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• One to two years of professional experience in embedded software development, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Good programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience with scripting languages, particularly Python.
• Knowledge of embedded software development, integration, testing and debugging practices.
• Experience with version-control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with issue-tracking and project-management tools, such as JIRA.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Embedded Linux or QNX.
• Exposure to automotive telematics, V2X communication or OTA update systems.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols, including CAN, LIN and UDS.
• Experience with automotive network analysis and testing tools, such as Vector CANoe or CANalyzer.
• Knowledge of wireless communication technologies, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and LTE/5G.
• Understanding of AUTOSAR concepts and automotive software architectures.
• Basic knowledge of automotive functional safety and development processes, including ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
• Awareness of cybersecurity principles in the automotive domain.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure and with vehicle data pipelines.
• Knowledge of the Italian language.

Location: possibility of smart working.