Job description

Position Title: Senior Software Developer

Duration: Contract/Permanent

Location: Onsite, Gothenburg, Sweden

About the company

Contechs is recruiting on behalf of our high profile Automotive customer based in Gothenburg, Sweden. They are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their team in Lindholmen who works with teams and stakeholders all over the world

Description of the assignment

Our Technology & Innovation team combines designers and software engineers to redefine automotive user experiences. We push boundaries through collaboration, curiosity, and a passion for integrating design with cutting-edge technology.

We're seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic cross-functional team. Your core responsibility will be rapid prototyping of user experience concepts-ranging from algorithm design, interactive demos using Unity or Unreal Engine, to full-stack software tools supporting graphic designers. You'll dive into new languages and tools to deliver innovative solutions that shape the future of mobility.

Develop and prototype UX concepts using diverse software languages and tools
Build algorithms, demos, and full-stack applications with high adaptability
Collaborate closely with designers and automotive product teams
Work with embedded systems and vehicle communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C)
Support innovation at the intersection of design and automotive technology

Qualifications and skills required for the role

5+ years programming experience across diverse projects
Minimum 3 years front-end development, preferably in UX/UI teams
Proficient in C++ and Python (4+ years)
Strong mathematical knowledge and algorithm design skills
Solid software architecture and design expertise

Nice-to-Haves:

3D math, visualizations, and graphics programming (shaders, 3D acceleration)
Experience with Android/Android Auto, AUTOSAR
Familiarity with AI frameworks
Embedded hardware platforms (Arduino, Teensy, Raspberry Pi)
Embedded-C programming
Linux shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell)
Vehicle protocols such as CAN-FD, FlexRay, LIN
Experience with Unity and/or Unreal Engine

Who you are

Excellent communicator and team player
Curious, driven, adaptable, and analytical
Able to perform under tight deadlines and evolving requirements

Additional Info:

Based in Gothenburg, Sweden with an office-first approach
Occasional travel to China (approx. 2-3 trips per year)
Autonomous work environment with high responsibility
Fluent in English, spoken and written

Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer