Senior Software Engineer (SW Integration)

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Hybrid / site Location / Remote – Hybrid

GKN Automotive is a world-leading global automotive technology company at the forefront of innovation. Its origins date back to 1759 and for the last 70 years it has been putting key technologies into series production.

We are the trusted partner for most of the world’s automotive companies, specializing in developing, building, and supplying market-leading drive systems and advanced powertrain technologies.

GKN Automotive is part of Dowlais Group plc, a specialist engineering group focused on the automotive sector.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented  Automotive Integration & DevOps Engineer  to support the development and deployment of vehicle systems and software. This hybrid role combines expertise in  automotive software integration  with  DevOps automation , focusing on YAML-based CI / CD pipelines and Git workflows. You will work across hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration, testing, and delivery of embedded systems in modern vehicles.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and implement YAML-based CI / CD pipelines for automotive software development using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
• Lead software-level integration and qualification testing for automotive ECUs, sensors, actuators, and software stacks.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and validation strategies for vehicle systems (., powertrain, ADAS, infotainment, body electronics).
• Perform root cause analysis and drive resolution of integration and validation issues.
• Utilize tools such as CANoe, Vector tools, MATLAB / Simulink, and HIL / SIL test benches.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards such as ISO 26262, ASPICE, and AUTOSAR.
• Document test results, generate qualification reports, and support certification processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration and deployment requirements.

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How to apply :

Please follow the link on our careers page and submit your resume in English because we are an international environment, and English is our business language.

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