Role Description

As an Embedded Software Engineer at PACCAR, you are responsible for exploring, validating, and prototyping and demonstrating new software technologies, concepts, and architectures that support next generation platform development. You operate in the early stages of product development, transforming ideas and requirements into tangible proofs of concept, prototypes, first iterations of the final product and technical recommendations. By rapidly assessing technical feasibility and identifying risks, you help guide architecture decisions and reduce uncertainty before product development begins.

Key Responsibilities

Research the emerging software technologies, frameworks, and development approaches and propose solutions and ideas.
Knowledge and ability of embedded programming for various embedded projects/platforms.
Translate business ideas, architecture concepts, and requirements into proof-of-concept, prototypes as well as delivering ready products with standards and quality in mind.
Support early-stage architecture and embedded platform investigations.
Collaborate with architects, technical specialists, and engineering teams to validate solution concepts.
Perform technology benchmarking and comparative evaluations.
Support supplier and third-party technology assessments.
Document findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for future development programs.
Support knowledge transfer from concept development to engineering teams.

Deliverables

Develop proof-of-concept implementations, prototypes, demonstrators, and production-ready software solutions to validate and mature new technologies and concepts.
Technical feasibility studies, trade-off analysis and recommendations.
Technology assessments and benchmark reports.
Innovation roadmap inputs for architects or tech leads.

Please note that the max salary is an indication, this is subjective to the DAF salary scales.

Functie-eisen

Requirements and skilss:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in embedded software development for complex systems (including multicore and distributed systems, microprocessors, microcontrollers, operating systems, and communication/networking protocols).
Programming & Engineering:
- Proven experience in embedded software development using C, C++, and Python.
- Expertise in software engineering practices, object-oriented programming, scripting, automation, software tooling, and rapid proof-of-concept (PoC) development.
Automotive & Domain Knowledge:
- Passion and strong interest in emerging automotive software technologies, research, and state-of-the-art platforms (e.g., Software Defined Vehicles).
- Knowledge of automotive software architectures (considered a plus).
- Understanding/basic understanding of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) principles.
Platforms, Cloud & Systems: Knowledge of Linux-based platforms, cloud technologies, and distributed software systems (considered a plus).
Machine Learning: Interest, knowledge, or experience in Machine Learning technologies, including model training, inference, and MLOps practices (considered a plus).
Mindset & Working Style:
- Ability to quickly learn, evaluate, and apply new technologies in rapidly evolving environments.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess technical feasibility, navigate uncertainty, and independently drive technical investigations in early-stage development and innovation projects.
- Experience working in fast-paced environments and effectively balancing/switching between multiple projects and priorities.
Languages: Good command of the English language and strong English communication skills.

Not all requirements need to be fully met. We welcome an open discussion on individual strengths, experience, and potential fit for the role.

Bedrijfsinformatie

About Global Platform Development

The Global Platform Development (GPD) department is an international engineering organization within PACCAR Electronics, with teams located in both the Netherlands and North America. Working as one global team, we develop common software and electronic platform solutions that support PACCAR's future vehicle programs. This position is based in Eindhoven, where you will collaborate closely with experts across the global organization.

PACCAR Electronics is home to more than 160 highly skilled engineers in Eindhoven and works closely with colleagues across PACCAR worldwide. Together, we develop innovative technologies that are deployed on DAF, Kenworth, and Peterbilt vehicles, enabling reliable and scalable solutions for customers around the globe.

Within GPD, we focus on the early development of next-generation vehicle platforms. Our work spans technology exploration, concept development, proof-of-concepts, software platform creation, and architecture definition. By transforming new ideas into reusable platform capabilities, we create the foundation that enables future vehicle innovations across PACCAR.

Shape the software foundation of future vehicle platforms, bridging innovation, system architecture, and engineering excellence.

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