Embedded software engineer

For one of our clients, Akkodis is looking for a Medior Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to innovative and safety-critical projects within the railway sector.

Context

You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the development and maintenance of complex embedded systems used in critical railway environments. This role requires both strong hands-on development skills and the ability to understand software behavior at system and hardware interaction level.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions with a strong focus on Python (minimum 5 years of hands-on experience required)
• Contribute to embedded software development, ensuring efficient interaction with hardware and system components
• Work on components written in other languages such as C, C++ and/or C#
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in complex, distributed and multi-application environments
• Analyze and resolve system-level and integration challenges, including hardware/software interactions
• Develop and maintain communication layers using network and industrial protocols (TCP, UDP, CIP, etc.)
• Ensure robustness, reliability, and performance in safety-critical embedded systems
• Collaborate closely with software, system, and validation teams in an Agile environment

Your Profile

• Medior-level experience in software engineering (typically 3–7 years)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Python development
• Proven experience or strong affinity with embedded systems and low-level interactions
• Good knowledge of at least one additional language: C, C++ or C#
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and communication protocols
• Demonstrated ability to debug and analyze complex system-level issues
• Strong analytical mindset with a system-oriented approach
• Autonomous, detail-oriented, and team player

Technical Environment

• Python (core development language)
• Embedded systems & hardware/software integration
• C / C++ / C#
• Network & industrial communication protocols
• Distributed and multi-application architectures
• Safety-critical railway systems