Autonomous Driving Software Engineer - Vehicle Interface & Redundant Systems

About the role

ADASTEC develops SAE Level-4 automated driving software platforms for commercial vehicles, enabling OEMs to build modern, automated, shared and connected vehicles. Its flowride.ai platform is integrated into buses operating on public roads in 14 countries across Europe and North America. As an Autonomous Driving Software Engineer in the Vehicle Interface & Redundant Systems (VIR) team, you will own software modules critical to vehicle safety and autonomy. This is a full-time, on-site role focused on redundancy architectures, CAN bus and Ethernet communication clients, and Redundant Collision Avoidance Systems.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain high-performance C++ and Python applications for ECU interfacing and collision avoidance
• Collaborate on fail-safe mechanisms, identify critical system components and develop software that switches to backup systems when failures occur
• Identify, triage and resolve complex software and communication issues in deployed systems and new rollouts
• Drive software quality through unit and integration testing, code reviews and structured documentation
• Occasionally travel domestically and internationally for vehicle integration, testing tracks or partner workshops
• Contribute to problem definition, recommend technical solutions and mentor junior engineers and interns

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechatronics, Control, Computer, Electrical/Electronics or Automotive Engineering
• At least 3 years of strong professional experience in a related field
• Practical experience with embedded systems development; prior automotive experience, especially ECU development, is a strong plus
• Familiarity with vehicle networks (CAN bus, Automotive Ethernet) and safety-critical software principles
• Excellent written and spoken English; no travel restrictions

Required skills

• C++ and Python in a Linux environment
• ROS (Robot Operating System) and modern robotic software development
• Git workflows, Linux command-line tools, bash scripting and system services