KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and caring for our employees. For over 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve, and grow our future.
Position Objective
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software solutions for automotive applications, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and compliant deliverables. Contribute as a senior technical individual contributor within the project team, supporting implementation, integration, and problem-solving activities while ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry standards, and project timelines.
Key Responsibilities / Activities
• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software components for automotive systems.
• Analyze system and software requirements and translate them into software design and implementation tasks.
• Implement embedded software in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
• Contribute to software architecture and design discussions, providing technical input and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, systems, validation, quality, and manufacturing) to support project execution.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and processes (e.g., AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, ASPICE, MISRA C).
• Support software integration, debugging, bring-up, and validation activities on target hardware.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical problem-solving activities.
• Identify technical issues, root causes, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide effort estimates and technical input for assigned development tasks.
• Ensure software quality, performance, and maintainability by following best practices and development guidelines.
• Support issue investigation and resolution with internal teams and customers as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.
Education
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
Experience
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong experience in hands-on software development for embedded systems.
• Background working with microcontrollers, real-time systems, and low-level programming.
Technical Skills
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with AUTOSAR architecture (Classic and/or Adaptive is a plus).
• Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Soft Skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in multicultural, cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
Languages
• Advanced level of English (written and spoken).
**please send your resume in English along with your salary expectations.
**The position requires residency in Querétaro.
We are KOSTAL Group, a global, independent family-owned company based in Germany which develops and manufactures technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products. We employ approximately 20.000 people at 46 locations in 21 countries, offering flexible, knowledgeable and customer-focused service.
The KOSTAL Group is divided into different Business Divisions: Automotive Electrical Systems, Industrial Electronics, Connectors and Test Technology (SOMA):
The division KOSTAL Automotive Electrical Systems is responsible for the development, production and distribution of components, modules and systems for the electrical, electronic and mechatronic technology in car bodies.
The Industrial Electronics division, develops innovative products for renewable energy generation and efficient energy use.
KOSTAL Connectors operates all over the world to develop, manufacture and distribute innovative connector systems for automotive and industrial applications.
Test Technology (SOMA) develops, manufactures and distributes test and automation systems for specific industries and products.
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