Senior Embedded Audio Software Developer – Automotive

Dirac; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dirac seeks a Senior Embedded Audio Software Developer to join the Automotive Product Team in Uppsala. You will develop and test the Intelligent Audio Platform (IAP) and collaborate with teams across Sweden, Denmark and India to deliver automotive audio insights.

The role emphasizes scalable architecture, embedded C, and cross-functional collaboration, with a clear path to technical leadership. Start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (CS, math, electronics).
• 5+ years of professional software development, with embedded systems experience.
• Strong embedded C skills, including real-time and performance-critical code.
• Experience designing scalable configurable software platforms or frameworks.
• Working knowledge of C++, Python and CMake.
• Code reviews, TDD, CI and test automation practices.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate and test new audio processing blocks in the IAP.
• Maintain and improve the IAP architecture for scalability and configurability in customer programs.
• Provide 2nd-line technical support to automotive customer programs.
• Drive improvements to development processes and ways of working.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

Python

CMake

Code reviews

TDD & CI

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Qt

DSP

RTOS

Embedded Linux

QNX

Android Automotive

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Audio Software Developer to join our Automotive Product Team, part of Engineering within Dirac's R&D organization. If you're an experienced embedded developer who wants to work with cutting‑edge audio technology and help shape how the cars of tomorrow sound, this role is for you.

What Dirac offers you

At Dirac, you'll work in an entrepreneurial environment with people who are passionate about inventing the future of sound. You'll join a collaborative agile team that values quality, continuous improvement and having fun along the way.

Automotive is a key strategic focus for Dirac, and our ambition is to become number one in automotive audio. In this role, you'll play a central part in making that happen.

Your role

You'll develop, test and maintain our Intelligent Audio Platform (IAP), a scalable software platform that brings our audio technology to automotive DSPs and SoCs for in-car audio experiences. You'll work closely with our algorithm team and other software teams in Sweden, Denmark and India.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Developing, integrating and testing new audio processing blocks in the IAP
• Maintaining and improving the IAP architecture for scalability, configurability and ease of integration in customer programs
• Providing 2nd-line technical support to our automotive customer programs
• Driving improvements to our development processes and ways of working

Your initial focus will be to build a deep understanding of our IAP architecture and the automotive business context, so you can work independently on prioritized features and improvements. Longer term, you'll take ownership of features and epics from start to finish, with a clear path to a technical lead role.

Who you are

You're a team player who believes the best results come from "we" rather than "me". You take ownership, know how to balance risk, quality and speed, and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others.

You have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, mathematics, or electronics
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience, a significant part of it in embedded systems
• Strong embedded C skills, including real‑time and performance‑critical code
• Experience designing scalable, configurable software platforms or frameworks
• Working knowledge of C++, Python and CMake
• Solid engineering practices such as code reviews, test‑driven development, CI and test automation
• Strong communication skills in English

It is a plus if you have:

• Hands‑on experience with DSP (Digital Signal Processing), ideally on embedded DSP architectures and/or in the audio domain
• Experience in developing cross platform libraries that target multiple different architectures
• Experience with application development frameworks such as Qt
• Experience from a structured, regulated development environment (e.g., Automotive SPICE or medical devices)
• Experience with embedded operating systems such as an RTOS, embedded Linux, QNX or Android Automotive
• A background in audio, e.g., acoustics, audio software or audio hardware

About Dirac

Dirac is one of Sweden's fastest‑growing audio tech companies, known for best‑in‑class technology and a prestigious customer base that includes many of the world's most reputable brands. We are a global company with headquarters in Uppsala, Sweden, R&D facilities in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bangalore, India, and representation in Greater China, Germany, Japan, Korea, and the United States. Read more at https://www.dirac.com/.

Location, travel, and start date

This is a permanent, full‑time, office‑based position at our headquarters in central Uppsala, with some travel included. Start date: as soon as possible.

Questions and application

For questions about the role, contact Team Lead Allan Westphal at [e-mail]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact [e-mail].