Automotive Software Developer (FBD/ST, CAN) - Poznan, Poland (F/M)

Astek Group; Poznań; On-site; PLN 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term collaboration

Technical training

Mentoring program

Career path

Benefits package

Team events

Job summary

Astek Polska sp. z o.o. is seeking an Automotive Software Developer to join our engineering team. You will work on software for vehicle controllers using FBD and ST, focusing on CAN communication and system integration in an automotive context.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in automotive software, strong debugging skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with hardware and software teams. This role offers long-term collaboration and professional growth within our Competence Center.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in automotive industry at mid or senior level.
• Strong hands-on programming in FBD and ST.
• Practical knowledge of CAN bus communication and troubleshooting.
• Experience developing software for vehicle controllers and ECUs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical, electrical, and functional documentation.
• Skilled at debugging and solving technical problems.
• Strong analytical skills and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, modify software for vehicle control systems using FBD and ST.
• Analyze existing code and implement new functionalities per project requirements.
• Test, debug, and validate software for proper system functionality.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot software issues and CAN bus problems.
• Support integration, commissioning, and testing of vehicle control systems.
• Analyze technical, electrical, and functional documentation to aid development.
• Collaborate with software architects, developers, and electrical engineering teams.
• Document software modifications and development activities.
• Deliver assigned tasks in line with project timelines.

Skills

FBD programming

ST programming

CAN bus

ECU development

Debugging

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

PEAK

MATLAB/Simulink

Jira

Job description

Our projects

At the Engineering Competence Center, we deliver services and projects for the Automotive, Rail, and Oil & Gas sectors. Our specialized engineering teams work within project and competency groups, whose activities we manage. We also conduct training and certification programs to enhance the engineering competencies of our consultants.

Position

We are currently looking for a candidate for the position of Automotive Software Developer (FBD/ST, CAN) for our client from the Automotiveindustry.

Offered salary

Salary: from 100 to 140 PLN net/day, depending on experience and competences.

You’re ideal for this role if you:

• Have at least 2 years of professional experience in the automotive industry at a Mid or Senior level.
• Have strong, hands‑on programming experience in both FBD (Function Block Diagram) and ST (Structured Text).
• Have practical knowledge of CAN bus communication, including troubleshooting and diagnosing communication issues.
• Have experience developing, analyzing, modifying, and commissioning software for vehicle controllers and electronic control units (ECUs).
• Can confidently read and interpret technical, electrical, and functional documentation.
• Are skilled at debugging software, identifying root causes, and independently solving technical problems.
• Have strong analytical skills and enjoy working in cross‑functional engineering teams.

Nice to have:

• Have experience with KIBES vehicle control systems.
• Have worked with CAN diagnostic tools such as PEAK, CANalyzer, or CANoe.
• Have developed software for buses, commercial vehicles, or other heavy‑duty vehicles.
• Are familiar with SAE J1939, MATLAB/Simulink, or Jira.
• Have experience with vehicle‑level software testing, validation, and commissioning.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Developing, maintaining, and modifying software for vehicle control systems using FBD (Function Block Diagram) and ST (Structured Text).
• Analyzing existing code and implementing new functionalities based on project requirements.
• Testing, debugging, and validating software to ensure proper system functionality.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting software issues and CAN bus communication problems.
• Supporting the integration, commissioning, and testing of vehicle control systems.
• Analyzing technical, electrical, and functional documentation to support software development.
• Collaborating with software architects, developers, and electrical and electronics engineering teams.
• Documenting software modifications, technical solutions, and development activities.
• Delivering assigned tasks in line with project requirements, development processes, and timelines.

What We Offer

• Long‑term collaboration
• Technical training, certifications, and skills development
• Competence Center mentoring - being a member of the Competence Center community from day one is an opportunity to develop your skills, participate in various conferences, and share knowledge and experience with people who face the same challenges every day
• Clear career path
• Employee benefits package (Multisport, private healthcare, life insurance)
• Friendly working atmosphere, team‑building events, and team‑building meetings

Information clause

The controller of the personal data is ASTEK Polska sp. z o.o. with its registered office in Warsaw, Al. Jana Pawła II 22, 00-133 Warszawa, Poland. You have the right to access your data, the right to request deletion of data, etc. Detailed information regarding processing can be found HERE: http://astek.pl/polityka-prywatnosci You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. If you withdraw your consent, please contact us by e‑mail at [e-mail] or in writing to the administrator's address. Procedure for reporting by whistleblowers at ASTEK Polska sp. z o. o. [Link]

Ref number

AO235782