Embedded Software Engineer – (R&D)

Sperton Global AS • Sweden, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring an Embedded Software Engineer – (R&D) for one our clients in Västerås. In this role, you will develop real-time embedded software for substation automation products, focusing on determinism, performance, and reliability. You will work in a cross-functional Scrum team, contributing to both new development and improvements on platforms running Real-Time Linux (PREEMPT_RT) and/or FreeRTOS.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of work experience within the relevant field and a bachelor or master’s degree, or another technical degree with 10-15 years of work experience within relevant field.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Experience with real-time embedded systems using Real-Time Linux and/or FreeRTOS
• Understanding of scheduling, interrupts, synchronization, concurrency, Ethernet, and CAN communication
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English (mandatory)
• Valid SSG-Entré certificate
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Västerås

Nice To Haves

• Experience in substation automation or power systems domain
• Knowledge of MCUs, SoCs, and low-level hardware interfaces

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize real-time embedded software on Linux and RTOS platforms
• Implement software based on specifications and technical proposals
• Drive software quality through test automation and code reviews
• Analyze and improve resource utilization, latency, jitter, and scheduling
• Debug issues across RTOS/kernel, application, and hardware layers
• Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies and collaborative development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level