Embedded Software Developer - Automated Driving

Embedded Software Developer - Automated Driving

dSPACE is a leading provider of simulation and validation solutions worldwide for developing networked, autonomous, and electrically powered vehicles. The company's range of end-to-end solutions are used particularly by automotive manufacturers and their suppliers to test the software and hardware components in their new vehicles long before a new model is allowed on the road. Not only is dSPACE a sought‑after partner in vehicle development, but engineers also rely on our know‑how when it comes to aerospace and industrial automation.

Our portfolio ranges from end‑to‑end solutions for simulation and validation to engineering and consulting services as well as training and support. With more than 2,500 employees worldwide, dSPACE is headquartered in Paderborn, Germany; has three project centers in Germany; and serves customers through its regional companies in the USA, the UK, France, Japan, China, Croatia, Korea, India and Sweden.

Join the forefront of innovation where software meets the road. As an Embedded Software Developer in Automated Driving, you’ll assist in developing simulation and validation solutions for the intelligent systems that power autonomous vehicles. dSPACE works with leading automotive manufacturers and their suppliers to deliver test systems. You will have the opportunity to engage with customers, understand their technical requirements, and contribute to the evolution of dSPACE’s sensor interface solutions.

In this role, you will create high‑performance, real‑time software solutions that enable the accurate emulation and integration of sensor data into hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation environments. These solutions are critical for the development and validation of advanced driver‑assist systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) technologies.

You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary and intercultural teams, including hardware developers, systems engineers, and application specialists, to deliver robust and scalable software. The work environment at dSPACE encourages a high degree of independence and self‑reliance, while also fostering innovation through teamwork and continuous learning.

This position offers the opportunity to work with the latest technologies in embedded systems, sensor simulation, and automotive communication protocols. You’ll be empowered to take ownership of your work, contribute to meaningful projects, and help shape the future of mobility.

• Development of software components for testing of autonomous driving functions, especially for embedded platforms
• Organization and implementation of projects/sub‑projects in the field of highly automated driving
• Cooperation with our development department as well as the specialist departments of our national and international customers

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related experience
• Good knowledge of the development and programming of embedded systems (C/C++, Python, Linux)
• Strong analytical thinking and a proven ability to navigate and resolve complex interdependencies within embedded systems
• A high degree of teamwork and systematic way of working
• Strong communication skills, customer orientation, and a high degree of independence

• Knowledge of driver assistance systems and their sensors (cameras, radar, lidar, etc.)
• Knowledge of FPGA programming (VHDL, Verilog, etc.) and development
• Knowledge of LVDS‑based camera interfaces (FPD‑Link, GMSL, CSI‑2, etc.)

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, dSPACE Inc. provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination laws. DSPACE Inc. is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.