Lead AUTOSAR Software Engineer | Freelance Opportunity | Torino, Italy
We are looking for a Lead AUTOSAR Software Engineer to join an exciting automotive programme in Torino, Italy. If you are passionate about embedded software, AUTOSAR architecture, diagnostics, flashing technologies, and vehicle integration, this is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive platforms in a highly innovative environment.
Freelance Contract
Location: Torino, Italy (Onsite 5 days/week)
Language: Fluent English, Italian
Must be based in Italy – No sponsorship available
What You'll Do
Debug and resolve embedded software issues across Production, Plant, and VHIL environments
Support bring-up and troubleshooting of:
Bootloaders
AUTOSAR OS
HWIO
COM
DCM
Memory (MEM) stacks
Work with Automotive Ethernet and SOME/IP communication protocols
Support UDS and DoIP diagnostic flashing processes
Collaborate with FOTA teams on:
OTA campaign execution
Partial updates
Rollback mechanisms
Firmware update debugging
Develop tools and scripts for:
Log capture
Automated debugging
Flashing workflows
Perform root cause analysis with Base Software, Integration, Connectivity, Infotainment, and Plant teams
Ensure production readiness and diagnostic coverage across vehicle platforms
Required Skills & Experience




5+ years of Embedded Software Development experience
Strong C and/or C++ programming expertise
Excellent knowledge of Classic AUTOSAR Architecture and Specifications
Experience with AUTOSAR BSW configuration and integration:
OS
COM
Diagnostics
Memory Stack
MCAL configuration and Hardware Abstraction Layer development
Understanding of hardware schematics and low-level debugging
Experience with:
Multicore Architectures
Functional Safety
Automotive Ethernet
SOME/IP
UDS
DoIP
Cybersecurity knowledge including:
HSM configuration
Message Authentication
Experience using:
Compilers
Emulators
Debuggers
Embedded Development Tools
Ability to technically lead globally distributed engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Advanced hands-on experience in Embedded Software Development using C/C++
Why Join?
Work on next-generation automotive software platforms
Lead critical vehicle integration and production support activities
Collaborate with international engineering teams
Competitive freelance contract opportunity
Be part of a world-class automotive innovation environment

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