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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