Senior Software Engineer C++ Automotive IRC295530

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara Corporation in Sweden is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Software Download team. The role involves designing and verifying Software Download technologies and developing a SWDL Engine for various applications. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in C++, Linux, and GIT, with a focus on collaboration across multiple vehicle system areas.

You will have opportunities for long-term development and be part of an innovative environment that values customer focus and high delivery quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience with C++, Linux, and GIT.
• Experience in Python, C, Gerrit, Jenkins, Android, DoIP, software testing, and CI is a plus.
• Strong hardware and system knowledge, including ECU architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify Software Download technologies.
• Develop a SWDL Engine for various applications.
• Collaborate with different system areas of the vehicle.

Skills

C++

Linux

GIT

Python

C

Education

M.Sc or B.Sc in Software Development or Software Engineering

Tools

Gerrit

Jenkins

Android

DoIP

CI

Job description

Description

This Software Download team is part of a bigger department working with diagnostic and base technology, which forms the fundament for all electronic control units. Their mission is to enable common solutions for developing departments within the organization to align for complexity reduction, cost and increased speed.

Requirements

We believe you are a true software engineer who is motivated by challenging tasks in a complex and innovative environment. You have the interest and experience in creating SW architecture and technical road maps. You enjoy sharing your knowledge with your colleagues, but also learning from others.

• For this position a minimum of 5 years' experience with C++, Linux and GIT is required.
• Experience with other areas such as Python, C, Gerrit, Jenkins, Android, DoIP, software testing and CI is considered a plus.

You bring hardware and system knowledge, including ECU architecture, flashing and download concepts, and hands‑on testing on real hardware and rigs, with an understanding of BaseTech, OTA, and vehicle electrical systems.

You have an interest in AI‑assisted development, using modern tools for code generation, review, and quality improvement. You are customer‑focused, quality‑driven, collaborative, fluent in English, and comfortable working with incomplete information while solving complex problems.

Driven by customer focus you get things done. You are committed to high delivery quality and you can proceed your work without having all facts at hand before you start. You are flexible and have excellent communication and documentation skills. You have a positive attitude and are a team player.

You are experienced with continuous development and familiar with software development best practices. You are fluent in English and can communicate effectively with all types of stakeholders. You are analytical and a problem‑solver, aware that there are multiple solutions for a problem.

We believe you have a M.Sc or B.Sc degree in Software Development, Software Engineering or equivalent.

Job responsibilities

You will become a member of a development team with great team spirit, the Software Download (SWDL) team. The team is responsible for designing and verifying Software Download technologies. The team is also developing (in C++) a SWDL Engine, which is one common SW module to be used for SWDL in many areas such as development testing, vehicle implementation, production and at aftermarket. The team is collaborating with many different system areas of the vehicle, as well as customer service departments and manufacturing engineering. As a part of this team, you get access to long‑term development opportunities in a dynamic and continuously growing field.