Embedded Software Tester

ALTEN Group; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three extra days off per year

Pension

Insurance

Wellness grants

ALTEN Academy

Women@ALTEN network

ALTEN Sports

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking Embedded Software Testers to shape automotive technology. You will design and automate test cases for embedded systems, verify diagnostics and interfaces, and work across HIL, simulation, and real hardware environments in a collaborative, multinational setting.

The role emphasizes test automation, AUTOSAR familiarity, and experience with CAN/CANoe, CAPL or Python for scripting. A Master’s degree and fluency in English are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience in automotive testing and AUTOSAR is essential.
• Strong knowledge of CAN and Automotive Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and automate test cases for embedded software and system functions.
• Verify software functionality, interfaces, diagnostics, and communication behaviours.
• Work in HIL environments, simulations, and on target hardware.
• Analyze test results and support root cause analysis with developers and system engineers.
• Contribute to test automation and continuous improvement of test methods and tools.
• Collaborate with developers, test engineers, system engineers, and safety engineers.

Skills

Embedded software testing

Test automation

English communication

Agile teamwork

Python

CAPL

HIL testing

Real-time simulation

Low-level protocols

ISO 26262 knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree in Software Engineering

Master’s degree in Embedded Systems

Automotive engineering background

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

vTESTstudio

Job description

Do you want to shape the future of automotive technology? We at ALTEN are now looking proactively for Embedded Software Testers for future assignments in the automotive industry.

About the Role

• Design, develop, and automate test cases for embedded software and system functions.
• Verify software functionality, interfaces, diagnostics, and communication behaviors.
• Work in HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) environments, simulation environments, and on target hardware.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and support root cause analysis in collaboration with developers and system engineers.
• Contribute to test automation and the continuous improvement of test methods, tools, and processes.
• Collaborate closely with developers, test engineers, system engineers, and safety engineers.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone with:

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, or equivalent.
• Experience in the automotive industry – you understand the challenges and requirements of the sector.
• Experience with AUTOSAR architecture – you have worked with standardized software platforms for vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN and Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services) – you can work with diagnostics and error handling.
• Practical experience with Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, vTESTstudio/VTEST.
• Proficiency in Python, CAPL, or other scripting languages for test automation.
• Experience with HIL systems and real-time simulation.
• Understanding of low-level protocols and firmware interfaces.
• Knowledge of system safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity standards in the automotive industry.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and communicate effectively in English
• Experience with requirement-based testing, integration testing, and system testing.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and cross-functional teams.
• Swedish or EU Driver’s License – required for participation in field-based activities.

What we offer you?

Every employee is equally valuable in the success of ALTEN! We believe in growing together by offering opportunities, development and togetherness. ALTEN operates in several different industries, having a wide variety of assignments, coaching managers and training through ALTEN Academy, which means that it will always be possible to develop at ALTEN. Your wishes will guide your way forward.

As a consultant, you will get the genuine team feeling at your assignment but also a wonderful togetherness at ALTEN. Through our different internal networks, such as Women@ALTEN and ALTEN Sports you will get the opportunity to drive topics and activities that are close to your heart. At ALTEN, we think it’s important to have a balance between work and spare time, which is why we offer three extra days off a year. We have a collective agreement and offer benefits like pension, insurances and wellness grants.

About ALTEN

ALTEN is one of Europe’s largest technology and IT consulting companies with over 57,000 employees in nearly 30 countries. Our engineers carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain of the most prestigious companies in all sectors, such as Automotive, Defense, Energy & Environment, Industry, Public services & Government and Life Sciences. In Sweden, we are about 1300 committed employees with 9 offices in 9 cities – from Lund in the south to Skellefteå in the north.

For the fifth year in a row, ALTEN has been named one of Sweden’s most attractive employers by Karriärföretagen, an award for employers that offer unique career and development opportunities.