Motorsport R&D Linux Embedded Firmware Engineer
Pubblicato il 24-10-2026 - Magneti Marelli Parts & Services in Bologna
Motorsport R&D; Linux Embedded Firmware Engineer
We are looking for a Linux Embedded Firmware Engineer to join the Motorsport R&D; Software Development team.
This position could be based at our offices in Corbetta (Milan area), Bologna or Venaria Reale (Turin area).
As the Motorsport R&D; Linux Embedded Firmware Engineer at Marelli, you will define and develop software for several onboard applications as well as help set the future evolution of software and related lifecycle design. Most of the work is done in C/C++/Python, some in Windows environment and others in Linux.
The person will create designs based on the required specifications with the aim to condense into operative specifications the final user needs. The candidate will also be involved in implementing (coding) the design, based on the current Motorsport codebase, improving and enlarging it. The job activities will include real-time implementation; testability, robustness, availability, and performance are always key features.
Your Responsibilities will be:
- Creating from scratch custom software design and its architecture
- Software maintenance and new implementation
- Document writing and review
- Troubleshooting, fault-finding, and bug fixing
What Qualifications you will bring:
- Computer Science or Electronics Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering degree (or equivalent education)
- Proficient experience in embedded software understanding, analysing, and development (C, C++)
- Linux embedded excellent knowledge (OpenEmbedded/Yocto, buildroot, ...) at kernel, driver and application level
- Experience of developing software targeted at microprocessors and microcontrollers
- Other OS knowledge (FreeRTOS etc)
- Ethernet and WIFI networking protocols
- Knowledge of communication interfaces: CAN, Ethernet, PCI, SPI, UART, USB, etc.
- Experience in using version control (SVN / GIT), development using agile and V-model methodologies
- Capability to read electronic schematics
- Scripting and build script languages e.g. Python
- Knowledge of laboratory hardware/software instruments (oscilloscope, signal generator, multimeter, Lauterbach etc.)
- Proficient in English, possessing strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance- combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.