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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Engineer Embedded Software and Systems - **Company:** Magna - **Location:** Sankt Valentin, Austria - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, OSEK, Posix, Signal Integrity, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Information Technology - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.at/details/5869585845 ## About the Role * Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Physics or a related discipline. * Strong understanding of automotive systems engineering, electrification, embedded software and E/E architectures. * Familiarity with V-cycle, Agile development, Functional Safety and Cyber Security principles. Special Knowledge / Skills: * Expertise in embedded software development using C/C++, Python and modern software engineering methods. * Strong knowledge of electric drive controls, control theory and model-based development. * Deep understanding of Automotive Ethernet, TSN, CAN, SPI, UART and I2C communication technologies. * Experience with distributed E/E architectures and vehicle domains including ADAS, Powertrain and Chassis. * Proficiency with AUTOSAR, OSEK, POSIX and embedded real-time environments. * Knowledge of software integration, validation, diagnostics, benchmarking and communication analysis (DSP). * Strong analytical capabilities with understanding of signal integrity, EMC, Functional Safety and Cyber Security., * 5+ years of automotive embedded software development experience. * Experience in controls engineering, vehicle networking and/or electrified propulsion systems. * Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges through innovative engineering solutions. * Experience leading technical work packages in multidisciplinary development teams. * Track record from concept development through vehicle or system integration. Skills and Competencies: * Ability to work in global team-based environment incl up to 25% travel could be international or domestic * Proficient in Microsoft Office incl CoPilot * Excellent professional communication skills (written and verbal) and good presence * Strong strategic thinker with logical reasoning process. * Self-motivated to complete assignments and be able to independently manage projects. * Strong skills to find and screen valuable information from various data sources. * Ability to involve in and contribute to technical discussions in the assigned work areas. * Ability to summarize essential information in brief executive summary document. * Ability to approach related engineering analysis from complete system engineering view. * Ability to lead workpackages and lead projects. * Work with internal and external teams to innovate, develop, integrate technologies and methods. Awareness, Unity, Empowerment ## Description Major Responsibilities: * Lead development activities in embedded software, controls and communication systems for advanced automotive applications. * Drive innovation through evaluation of emerging technologies and industry trends supporting future vehicle platforms. * Collaborate with global teams to define concepts, architectures, requirements and technology roadmaps. * Lead technical work packages and communicate results to engineering, management, customers and partners. * Support mentoring, knowledge transfer and technology deployment across engineering organizations., * Develop and integrate embedded software for electrified vehicle and mechatronic systems. * Implement communication interfaces and services for distributed ECU architectures. * Develop, calibrate and optimize control algorithms for electric propulsion applications. * Integrate and troubleshoot communication networks including Automotive Ethernet and TSN. * Perform debugging, testing, benchmarking and root-cause analysis of software and systems. * Support prototyping, proof-of-concept activities and advanced technology demonstrations. * Create software documentation, specifications, validation reports and integration records. ## Related Videos - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Using WebAssembly to run, extend, and secure your application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/652-using-webassembly-to-run-extend-and-secure-your-application) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [On developing smartphones on wheels](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/258-on-developing-smartphones-on-wheels) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Austria: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/192-best-companies-to-work-for-in-austria-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Austria – the most livable place for software developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/20-austria-the-most-livable-place-for-software-developers) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)