Software Architect / Senior Engineer Embedded Systems (f/m/d) Smart Leveling Systems
Freudenberg
·Jul 15, 2026
- Location
- Hamburg - Hoerstener Straße, Germany
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
Based on the V-Model, you take technical leadership of software development activities, from planning and test coordination through to successful implementation.
You analyze and specify customer requirements for electronic software solutions used in Smart Leveling Systems.
You define and develop an AUTOSAR-based software architecture, create embedded software in C (e.g., Complex Device Drivers), and ensure seamless integration.
You define and own the interfaces between hardware and software components, including their configuration.
You drive the setup and continuous enhancement of the software development environment (toolchains, build processes, CI/CD), support the automation of build, integration, and release processes, and promote model-based development practices.
You manage external development partners for embedded software projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and on-time delivery.
You further develop our embedded systems strategy and actively drive process improvements as well as technology roadmaps.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a comparable field.
Strong expertise in requirements engineering and the design of system and software architectures.
In-depth understanding of AUTOSAR architectures and toolchains.
Solid programming skills in Embedded C and microcontroller development.
Experience in software integration, software testing, as well as test and project management (ideally using Jira).
Experience with model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink, Embedded Coder) and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, XCP, UDS).
Proficiency with common development tools such as Polarion, CANape, and GitHub/SVN for version control.
Knowledge of relevant automotive standards and development processes, including AUTOSAR, ASPICE, and ISO 26262.
Structured and analytical way of working, combined with excellent communication skills (English at C1 level or higher; German ideally at B2 level or higher).
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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