SW Developer with Functional Safety Expertise

Accenture; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Structured professional development

GenAI training and certifications

Employee assistance program

Private medical care

Job summary

Accenture Kraków is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop safety-critical low-level software for SoC-based automotive platforms within the ISO 26262 process. You will implement bootloaders, hypervisor integration, and OS/BSP-level functionality while ensuring MISRA compliance.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers in a safety-critical environment, expanding your expertise in embedded architectures, safety standards, and platform technologies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in embedded or low-level software development.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills in embedded environments.
• Experience with ISO 26262 software development and safety-compliant processes.
• Experience with SoC-based platforms and low-level software components.
• Communicative English enabling collaboration within international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety-relevant low-level software for SoC-based automotive platforms within ISO 26262.
• Implement and review software components including bootloaders, hypervisor integration layers, and OS/BSP-level functionality.
• Implement and verify safety mechanisms (MPU configuration, error handling, watchdog management).
• Maintain traceability between requirements, implementation, verification, and tests.
• Contribute to software unit design, interface documentation, and code reviews with MISRA compliance.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

RTOS

Hypervisor

English communication

Tools

QNX Hypervisor

MISRA

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments, and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services. We offer solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Accenture Song.

THE WORK

• Develop safety-relevant low-level software for SoC-based automotive platforms within a structured ISO 26262 software development process.
• Implement and review software components including bootloaders, hypervisor integration layers, and OS/BSP-level functionality.
• Implement and verify safety mechanisms defined by the safety architecture, including MPU configuration, error handling, watchdog management, and related platform safety features.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, implementation, verification activities, and test artifacts.
• Contribute to software unit design, interface documentation, and code reviews with a focus on functional safety, freedom from interference, and MISRA compliance.

Flexible: The work location for this role may include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office, depending on specific project circumstances. With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work on advanced automotive software solutions for next-generation embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers in a safety-critical development environment.
• Expand your expertise in functional safety standards, embedded software architecture, and platform technologies.
• Participate in projects that support continuous learning , are driven by challenges , and provide opportunities for professional growth and ongoing skill development.
• Gain exposure to modern virtualization, operating system, and hardware safety concepts used in complex embedded systems.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Minimum 4 years of experience in embedded or low-level software development.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Hands-on experience developing software for embedded systems, including bare-metal, RTOS, or hypervisor-based environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 software development requirements and the ability to work effectively within a safety-compliant development process.
• Experience working with SoC-based platforms and low-level software components.
• Communicative English enabling effective collaboration within international teams.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience with QNX Hypervisor or similar virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of hardware safety features such as MPU, ECC, lockstep architectures, or comparable mechanisms.
• Experience with safety-critical software verification and validation activities.
• Understanding of automotive software development practices and functional safety concepts.
• Familiarity with MISRA compliance and safety-focused code review processes.

Research indicates that some candidates, especially the most diverse ones, may hesitate to apply for positions if they don’t meet all requirements. If you believe you possess the necessary skills, even if not meeting every requirement, we wholeheartedly encourage you to submit your application.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• A permanent employment contract.
• Individual support of a People Lead and a structured path of professional development, including the possibility of coaching sessions.
• A wide training package, including technical, soft skills, language learning, certifications, e-learning platforms, and GenAI training.
• Employee Assistance Program providing legal, financial, and psychological consultations.
• Employee share purchase opportunities for eligible employees.
• Paid employee referral program.
• Private medical care and life insurance.
• Access to the Worksmile platform and additional employee benefits.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Accenture does not discriminate against employment candidates based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, political beliefs, trade union membership, ethnicity, denomination, sexual orientation, or any other basis impermissible under Polish law. All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger, and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Our position as a partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations, and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, and we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with. Clicking apply, I hereby express my consent to process my personal data included in my job offer by Accenture Sp. z o.o. or any other entity of the Accenture group for recruitment purposes, and that it is a data controller within the meaning of GDPR. More information about Accenture can be found in the company Privacy Policy.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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