Job Description

Who We Are

We don’t just develop embedded software — we engineer intelligence into products. The Embedded Competence Center at NTT DATA Romania brings together experts in embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware–software integration, delivering robust and high-performance solutions for complex, safety-critical environments. With strong expertise in C/C++, AUTOSAR, real-time operating systems, and communication protocols, we design scalable embedded architectures, integrate software seamlessly with hardware, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Across the industries we support — from Automotive and Industrial Automation to Smart Devices and IoT — we transform reliable embedded technology into a foundation for innovative, dependable products.

We’re looking for a highly engaged Embedded Software Engineerto join our team on-site in Timisoara and contribute to the development of cutting-edge automotive systems. You will be involved in designing and developing Bootloader, Boot Manager, and Firmware Update solutions, ensuring high standards of performance, safety, and reliability. This role is well suited for freelancers or independent consultants looking to work on complex automotive embedded projects.

What you'll be doing

• Design, develop, and maintain Flash Bootloader and Boot Manager
• Implement AUTOSAR-compliant architectures
• Develop communication interfaces for firmware updates
• Ensure system integrity, diagnostics, and fault detection
• Perform testing, validation, and technical reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams
• Contribute to architecture and technical decisions
• Document solutions for compliance and knowledge sharing

What you'll bring along

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position
• Strong experience in Embedded C and Python
• Solid knowledge of AUTOSAR (Classic Platform)
• Experience with bootloader development and secure boot
• Familiarity with RTE, mode management, and state handling
• Familiarity with CAN / CAN-FD, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART
• Knowledge of ISOTP protocol
• Knowledge of communication stacks (CanIf, CanTp, etc.)
• Experience with EB Tresos
• Experience with debugging tools: Lauterbach Trace32, GHS Probe
• Experience with hardware validation tools (e.g. Minipro)
• MCAL configuration experience is nice to have
• Knowledge of Ethernet stack, TCP/IP, SoAd is nice to have
• Knowledge of automotive standards: ISO 26262, MISRA is nice to have