Software Engineer / Software Architect for Automotive Production Systems (all genders)

Job Title:

Software Engineer / Software Architect for Automotive Production Systems (all genders), Heidelberg

Company:

thyssenkrupp Presta

Location:

Heidelberg, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

Job Description:

Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry, producing and marketing high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems, axle systems, powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines, assembly systems for body-in-white construction, and lightweight car body components.

Join thyssenkrupp Presta and participate in shaping the future of mobility with innovative steering technology. As the automotive environment evolves with autonomous driving, connectivity, and electrification, we invite you to be part of our team.

Responsibilities:

• Design communication between control units and test modules in industrialization projects
• Conceive and implement new test and production processes on global test modules
• Define modular software architectures ensuring scalability, maintainability, and reusability
• Develop and implement security architectures for networked production systems in collaboration with IT security teams
• Develop software and integrate bus systems (CAN, FR, LIN, FlexRay) into automated test modules and production systems
• Design and develop validation measures, including automated software and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience with software architecture, object-oriented programming (preferably Python)
• Practical experience in cybersecurity (threat modeling, encryption, authentication)
• Knowledge of bus systems (CAN, FlexRay, LIN), software development processes, and architectures
• Proficiency in English; willingness to travel internationally (up to 10%)

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Ergonomic workplaces, health promotion activities, and sports facilities
• Subsidized company pension plan
• Training opportunities via thyssenkrupp Academy and external providers
• Subsidized meals and snacks
• Regular company events and discounts at various stores

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.