Job Overview
This is a role for someone who enjoys seeing their work come to life, from software development and integration through to testing and validation on physical vehicles. The role involves ensuring features are not only delivered but delivered well, balancing quality, performance and customer experience. If you are passionate about automotive technology, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
Responsibilities
* Develop, integrate and maintain automotive software APIs and middleware to enable reliable data exchange between vehicle and backend systems.
* Lead and coordinate cross‑functional integration activities across hardware, software, validation, IT teams and external suppliers.
* Diagnose and resolve complex integration issues using communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, FlexRay and Ethernet.
* Support integration on automotive Linux platforms, including scripting, configuration and troubleshooting activities.
* Ensure features and functions operate correctly at vehicle level through close collaboration with partner ECUs and validation teams.
* Maintain compliance with functional safety, quality and engineering standards, including ISO 26262 and ASPICE, while driving continuous improvement in integration processes and tooling.
* Deliver software integration milestones on time, drive defect resolution and closure, improve vehicle‑level feature validation success rates and ensure strong stakeholder satisfaction across engineering partners.
Qualifications
* Strong experience in automotive software and system integration, with in‑depth knowledge of vehicle communication protocols including CAN, LIN, FlexRay and Ethernet.
* Hands‑on expertise in debugging embedded systems using industry tools such as Trace32, GDB, CANoe, CANalyzer and CANape.
* Proficient in C, C++, MATLAB Simulink, and scripting languages such as Python and Bash to support integration and automation activities.
* Solid understanding of Linux operating systems, with confident use of command line environments for development and troubleshooting.
* Good understanding of the full software development lifecycle, alongside quality engineering standards and best practice.
* Full valid driving licence.
* Proactive and self‑sufficient approach with strong ownership, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams, with a relevant degree, apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience.
Benefits
* Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too).
* 52‑week maternity leave and 4‑week paternity leave, with other parental leave policies available.
* Competitive pension.
* JLR company performance‑related bonus.
* Employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities that support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning.
* Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks.
* Comprehensive life assurance and income protection policies.
* Flexible working.
* Flexible working offered for specific roles dependent on responsibilities – please speak to the hiring team for details.
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