Embedded Developer
Volkswagen Group ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- Embedded
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
- Company size
- 1000+
- Salary
- EUR 29,505 – 57,225 / year
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Develops and maintains embedded software for automotive platforms using C++, QNX, and Adaptive AUTOSAR, focusing on secure over-the-air updates and vehicle integration.
Annual gross salary range: Min. 29,505€ - Max. 57,225€
Volkswagen Group Services is a Volkswagen Group company oriented towards working for Group companies worldwide.
We provide services in the areas of production, logistics, data engineering (IT), engineering,consulting, quality, business services, human resources, communication, and
administrative and financial services. We are focused on our clients’ activities and take responsibility for carrying them out on their behalf.
We are currently hiring a Embedded Developer to join our I&E HUB in Lisbon.
Who are we?At the Innovation & Engineering Hub, we develop bold, market-ready solutions that support Volkswagen Group and its leading brands. Together with TRATON Group’s Global R&D —home to brands like Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck e Bus — we’re building the future of intelligent and sustainable transport. Global R&D focuses on:
• Alternative Drive Systems;• Digitalization;
• Automated Driving;
• Road Safety.
We’re not just manufacturing vehicles — we’re engineering the future of mobility.
What do we do in our team?Vehicle Configuration & Update Team enables secure, scalable software updates,parametrization, and remote logging for High Performance Computer (HPC) platforms andECUs, both over-the-air and wired, and across global vehicle programs. We design andevolve the end-to-end update ecosystem, from backend services to vehicle integration,working hands-on with cutting-edge automotive software technologies.
With innovation and long-term product value at the core, we actively shape the Software-Defined Vehicle ambition at TRATON by building robust update capabilities that accelerateinnovation cycles, safeguard vehicle integrity, and unlock continuous software valuethroughout the entire vehicle lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and maintain Adaptive AUTOSAR applications for automotive platforms running QNX;
• Create, test, and publish end-to-end vehicle-integrated solutions and internal tools linked to cloud infrastructure;
• Implement and maintain functionality for trucks using agile methodologies, owning key parts of the technical roadmap;
• Build products, prototypes, and MVPs for near-vehicle features;
• Validate solutions using hardware setups with real truck components to ensure compatibility with embedded systems;
• Write test programs and scripts to verify correct behavior in QNX-based devices, including mocking environments;
• Develop testing tools in Python and C++ for software and HIL testing;
• Advise teams on embedded development in an automotive IoT environment, improving services, tooling, and processes;
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to resolve issues and define specifications for next-generation ECUs;
• Act as a bridge between electrical engineering, IT technology, and end-users, proactively solving problems;
• Continuously learn and apply innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or comparable job expertise;
• At least 5 years of professional experience;
• Relevant experience in the conception and implementation of complex software solutions in an international context;
• Expertise in embedded development in C++, targeting QNX and Adaptive AUTOSAR platforms;
• Strong knowledge of networking and telecommunication protocols (MQTT, HTTP, IPC, Protobuf) and secure communication mechanisms;
• Ability to debug end-to-end system issues across multiple technologies by coordinating the right people and tools;
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integration of cloud services (e.g., AWS) for building and testing embedded software;
• Proficiency in Python for rapid prototyping, tooling, and test automation;
• Familiarity with UNIX/QNX system configuration, networking, user and rights management, and system services;
• Own and contribute to the deployment of key platform features across all TRATON brands;
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members, promoting best practices in Clean Code, architecture, and embedded development;
• Agile and DevOps mindset;
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken.
What we offer
• Competitive compensation package;• Flexible work hours and a hybrid model;
• Attractive workspace;• Employee health care and life insurance;
• Social benefits and several discounts;
• Training and professional career development
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