Embedded C++ Software Developer

Luxoft; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to design and implement real-time embedded software for automotive and intelligent-vehicle systems in Des Moines, IA. You will work directly with OEM customers and drive architecture and delivery for ECU-based features.

Responsibilities include design reviews, translating requirements into plans, and collaborating with QA and systems teams to ensure traceability and SPICE-aligned processes. Strong English skills required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in automotive embedded software.
• Strong modern C++ expertise: C++11/14/17, STL, multithreading, debugging, performance optimization.
• Hands-on embedded C/C++, real-time systems, Linux or QNX/RTOS, Git, and code-review practices.
• Automotive domain knowledge: CAN, ECUs, diagnostics, AUTOSAR, HMI, parking, camera, ADAS, infotainment, or vehicle-function systems.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain a real-time embedded C++ software.
• Own technical architecture and delivery for ECU-based automotive features, including camera/vision, HMI, parking, diagnostics, or infotainment.
• Conduct design and code reviews.
• Turn customer requirements into estimates, software designs, implementation plans, and testable deliverables.
• Work with QA and systems teams on issue analysis, root-cause investigation, unit/integration testing, and release readiness.
• Coordinate with customer architects, product owners, developers, configuration managers, and test teams.
• Maintain development quality, traceability, documentation, schedule, and Automotive SPICE-aligned processes.
• Support image-processing or perception features where applicable, including OpenCV-based components and multi-ECU integration.

Skills

C++ programming (modern)

Embedded software

Real-time systems

Linux/QNX/RTOS

Git

Code-review practices

Automotive domain knowledge

English communication

Tools

OpenCV

Adaptive AUTOSAR

Ethernet

Vector CANoe

UML

Requirements traceability

Job description

Project description

We’re looking for a C++ Developer to work on development of embedded C++ software for automotive and intelligent-vehicle systems. You’ll work directly with OEM customers and deliver high-quality software across the full development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and maintain a real-time embedded C++ software.

Own technical architecture and delivery for ECU-based automotive features, including camera/vision, vehicle functions, HMI, parking, diagnostics, or infotainment.

Conduct design and code reviews.

Turn customer requirements into estimates, software designs, implementation plans, and testable deliverables.

Work with QA and systems teams on issue analysis, root-cause investigation, unit/integration testing, and release readiness.

Coordinate with customer architects, product owners, developers, configuration managers, and test teams.

Maintain development quality, traceability, documentation, schedule, and Automotive SPICE-aligned processes.

Support image-processing or perception features where applicable, including OpenCV-based components and multi-ECU integration.

Skills

Must have

6+ years of professional software-development experience, including 2+ years in automotive embedded software.

Strong modern C++ expertise, ideally C++11/14/17, STL, multithreading, debugging, and performance optimization.

Hands-on experience with embedded C/C++, real-time systems, Linux or QNX/RTOS, Git, and code-review practices.

Automotive domain knowledge: CAN, ECUs, diagnostics, AUTOSAR, HMI, parking, camera, ADAS, infotainment, or vehicle-function systems.

Confidence working directly with OEM customers and distributed engineering teams.

Strong written and spoken English.

Nice to have

OpenCV, stereo vision, image processing, obstacle detection, or perception systems.

Adaptive AUTOSAR, Ethernet, Vector CANoe, ASPICE, UML, or requirements-traceability experience.

Experience with BMW, Ford, Volkswagen Group, Hyundai, John Deere, or comparable OEMs/Tier 1 suppliers.

Other

Languages

English: C1 Advanced

Seniority

Senior