Software Engineer - Automotive

Where

Gaydon

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services, and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that provide a competitive edge and improve everyday life around the world.

With a strong heritage in the automotive sector, we are expanding our capabilities in Electrical and Embedded Systems. We're looking for talented Automotive Software Engineers to help drive forward innovation and excellence in next-generation vehicle technologies.

Role Overview:As an Automotive Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-performance embedded software solutions across a variety of electrical and electronic systems. You will contribute to the design, development, and optimisation of system-level software in safety-critical automotive applications.

Key Responsibilities:You'll be involved in the full lifecycle of embedded software development, including: Operating Systems: Developing and maintaining low-level software that manages hardware resources. Device Drivers: Creating interfaces between hardware components and operating systems. Compilers: Building tools to translate high-level code into machine instructions. Firmware Development: Engineering software to control and manage specific hardware functions. Networking Software: Designing communication protocols and software for system interconnectivity. System-Level Security: Implementing robust security measures to safeguard systems from vulnerabilities. Performance Optimisation: Enhancing system speed, efficiency, and responsiveness.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Strong programming skills in Embedded C, with additional proficiency in C++ or Assembly as a plus. Solid understanding of computer architecture and hardware/software interaction. In-depth knowledge of operating systems (e.g. RTOS, AUTOSAR environments). Proven problem-solving and debugging capabilities in embedded systems. Experience in automotive software development and testing processes. Familiarity with AUTOSAR architecture and concepts. Experience working on safety-critical software projects (e.g. ISO 26262 environments).

Desired Skills: Experience with Analog Devices' wBMS/BMS chipsets. Knowledge of battery management systems and their software frameworks. Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (e.g. CAN, LIN, FlexRay).

Why Join Expleo? Be part of a collaborative and innovation-driven team. Work on industry-leading automotive projects that are shaping the future of mobility. Access continuous learning and career development support. Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work culture with global opportunities.

How to Apply:Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and a short cover letter outlining relevant experience to; Leanne Eaton, (url removed)

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