Embedded Software Developer
We have a strong and growing Software Development team made up of experienced professionals and talented junior engineers. Our software backlog is healthy well into the future, and the SW team works on a wide range of technically meaningful challenges.
To support our long-term roadmap and ambitious technology goals, we’re now looking for an experienced Embedded Software Developer to join us and help build high‑quality, future‑proof systems.
We’re particularly interested in a seasoned software developer with broad embedded systems experience and strong competence in C++ and embedded Linux. Alongside hands‑on development work, you’ll collaborate closely with hardware, RF, and testing teams to define system behavior and ensure robust end‑to‑end solutions.
You’ll be working with modern embedded platforms and technologies, continuously learning and developing in an environment that values technical excellence and teamwork.
What you bring:
- Relevant education and professional experience in software engineering, computer systems, or embedded systems
- Strong expertise in C++, with a solid understanding of embedded system design
- Proven experience developing software on embedded Linux platforms
- Familiarity with agile software development practices and ways of working
- Experience with Yocto or similar embedded Linux build systems
- Understanding of hardware interfaces and communication protocols
- A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in building high‑quality products as part of a team
Additional skills we value (not required):
- Experience with digital signal processing or radar-related applications
- Knowledge of FPGA platforms
- Expertise in C and/or other programming languages
- Experience with RTOS environments
- Practical experience with development and debugging tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Why join us?
- Technically challenging projects with long-term visibility
- A skilled and supportive engineering team
- Opportunities to influence system-level design, not just implementation
- Continuous learning with cutting-edge embedded technologies
- A role that can grow with your interests and strengths
If you’re passionate about embedded software and want to make an impact on advanced systems, we’d be happy to hear from you!
What you will be part of?
Our development projects offer a wide range of interesting opportunities to grow and challenge yourself within different phases in product development cycle, from specification through development to laboratory and qualification testing. In addition to interesting projects and learning by doing, Saab offers various trainings and learning paths to help you build your competence and career.
Since Saab is a global company, this role requires fluent communication in English.
Your work place will be at Saab Sensor Technology Center in Tampere downtown in newly renovated premises, and while some hybrid work is possible, majority of the daily work is done at the office premises.
On top of joining a team of highly talented professionals and fun people, we offer you a good benefit package, including full lunch benefit, exercise & culture benefit, gym facilities, transport related options, and many more.
Compensation: Depending on your experience and skills, salary range for this position is between 5 000-6 500 eur/month.
In this job, some of your tasks have a connection to defense secrecy. Therefore, a drug test and approved security clearance in accordance with the Finnish Security Clearance act 726/2014 is required for the selected applicant.
Interested?
Take your chance to build your future career at Saab by submitting your CV and application via Saab Careers already now!
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