Junior Embedded Automotive Software Engineer

Zirak; Prato; Ibrido; EUR 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Zirak in Prato, Tuscany, Italy is seeking a Junior Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to connected-vehicle solutions, including OTA updates, telematics, V2X and infotainment. You will develop and maintain embedded software for TCU and in-vehicle systems.

Responsibilities include implementing and testing CAN/LIN/Ethernet/Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi/cellular protocols, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure ASPICE, ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR compliance.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 1–2 years of professional embedded software experience, preferably in automotive.
• Strong C and C++ programming skills; Python scripting experience.
• Experience with Git version control and JIRA issue-tracking.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

C

C++

Python

English (spoken & written)

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or related field

Strumenti

Git

JIRA

Vector CANoe/CANalyzer

Embedded Linux

Descrizione del lavoro

For a new automotive connectivity project, we are looking for a Junior Embedded Software Engineer to support the development and integration of connected-vehicle solutions, contributing to features such as OTA updates, telematics, V2X and infotainment systems.

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.

Junior Embedded Automotive Software Engineer Prato, Tuscany, Italy