pWe are seeking a Lead Base Software Systems Engineer to support VHIL labs, production, and pre-production plant setups.
This role requires broad systems expertise in embedded software platforms on microcontroller with hands-on debugging across Bootloaders, Operating Systems, AUTOSAR Middleware stacks Communication, Diagnostics, Flashing tools FOTA processes.
The engineer will act as a first responder in production environments, driving rapid issue resolution and ensuring system readiness for vehicle integration.
/ppstrongKey Responsibilities: /strong /pp· Debug and triage embedded software issues in Plant, VHIL, and Production setups.
/pp· Travel as required to production plants, test facilities to support on-site issue resolution.
/pp· Support system bring-up and troubleshooting of bootloaders, AUTOSAR OS, HWIO, COM, DCM, MEM stacks.
/pp· Automotive Ethernet and SOME-IP.
/pp· Support diagnostic flashing processes (UDS-based flashing, DoIP-based flashing, plant reprogramming workflows).
/pp· Collaborate with FOTA teams to debug Firmware Over-The-Air update mechanisms, including campaign execution, partial updates, and rollback handling.
/pp· Develop and maintain tools/scripts for log capture, automated debugging, and flashing workflows.
/pp· Ensure comprehensive diagnostic coverage (UDS, DoIP, SOME/IP, OBD-II) and plant readiness.
/pp· Collaborate with Base SW, Integration, Cockpit Infotainment,



Connectivity, and Plant teams for root-cause analysis and resolution.
/pp· Document and share root causes, workarounds, and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
/ppstrongQualifications: /strong /pulliBachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related Engineering field /lili5+ years of experience working in embedded software development with C and/or C++ /liliFluent in English and Italian /liliAbility to work collaboratively and technically lead a diverse team which is distributed globally.
/liliExcellent knowledge of Classic AUTOSAR concepts, architecture, and specifications /liliExperience configuring and integrating AUTOSAR basic software stack including OS, COM, DIAG, MEM.
/liliExperience with configuring MCAL, developing I/O Hardware Abstraction and ability to interpret hardware schematic /liliExperience with Multicore architecture and Functional Safety concepts /liliExperience with Cybersecurity concepts, configuration of HSM and implementation of message authentication /liliExperience with Compilers, Emulators, Debuggers, and other software development tools /li /ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications: /strong /pulliMaster of Science degree from an ABET accredited university /li /ulpbr / /ppThis contract will be for 12 months /p

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