Embedded Software Engineer
About this role
Assignment Description
An industrial client in Göteborg is seeking a experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain advanced embedded systems used in complex, real-world environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives close to hardware, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and has a strong system-level understanding.
The assignment is a consulting engagement where you will be employed by Zcelero AB and work on-site with one of Zcelero’s clients in Göteborg.
You will work across the full embedded stack, from low-level development and device drivers to system architecture and integration. The role involves working with real-time systems, embedded Linux, and communication protocols in distributed and performance-critical environments.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to architecture, development, testing, and continuous improvement of both systems and development processes.
Start date: ASAP Scope: Full-time Location: Göteborg (onsite)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for real-time systems
- Work with RTOS and embedded Linux environments
- Design and implement low-level components such as device drivers and board support packages
- Develop and optimize communication protocols (e.g. CAN, TCP/IP, SPI, I2C)
- Troubleshoot and debug complex systems using lab equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
- Contribute to system architecture, requirements, and technical design
- Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering disciplines
- Support testing, validation, and field deployments
- Requirements (Must-have)
- Extensive experience in embedded software development (10+ years)
- Strong expertise in C and C++
- Solid experience with RTOS and/or embedded Linux systems
- Experience working close to hardware (drivers, BSP, interfacing)
- Strong knowledge of multi-threading, real-time systems, and performance optimization
- Experience with communication protocols (e.g