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 dis
📌 Lead AUTOSAR Software Engineer (Torino)
🏢 Hays
📍 Torino