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Embedded Software Engineer

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your Role

As an Embedded Software Engineer in the Ghent region, you will play a key role in designing and developing embedded software solutions for off-highway vehicles and agricultural machinery. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that meets client requirements.

In this role you will play a key role in:

  • Designing, developing, and unit-testing real-time embedded software in C for custom designed ECUs in off-highway applications
  • Integrating software across multiple ECUs in multi-CAN network architectures, ensuring seamless communication
  • Implementing and validating CAN communication protocols including J1939, UDS, and KWP
  • Performing system integration, ECU flashing, and vehicle-level pre-validation using PC Simulators
  • Developing software in line with CNH diagnostics, fault handling, and service tools interfaces
  • Supporting software debugging and early vehicle subsystem integration verification testing
  • Collaborating with hardware, systems, and test teams to ensure integrated solutions meet requirements

Your Profile

  • Master's degree in Embedded Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years of embedded software development experience in multi-ECU, multi-CAN vehicle architectures
  • Strong proficiency in embedded C programming and real-time systems
  • Experience with CAN tools and protocols (CANAlyzer, J1939, UDS)
  • Hands-on experience with ECU integration and vehicle testing
  • Strong system-level thinking and debugging skills
  • Ability to work effectively across distributed embedded systems
  • Clear communication skills and a collaborative teamwork mindset

What you'll love about working here

  • FlexAbroad: Employees in 20+ countries can work abroad for up to 45 days in a 12-month period.
  • Career acceleration programs: From associate to leaders and beyond, get support in your career at every stage with award-winning programs such as our leadership development program, Connected Manager, to accelerate your growth and develop your expertise.
  • Well-being Hub: The global Well-Being Hub connects employees across various facets of well-being: work-life balance, working hours and network growth

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

Ref. code:  437567
Posted on:  13 Mar 2026
Experience Level:  Experienced Professionals
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Diegem, BE

Brand:  Capgemini Engineering
Professional Community:  Software Engineering

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