Embedded Software Engineer – (R&D)
Join as an Embedded Software Engineer – (R&D) in Västerås: develop real-time software for substation automation using Linux and FreeRTOS in a cross-functional Scrum team.
Level: Junior (Level 2)
Location: Västerås, Sweden (100% on-site – no remote work allowed)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-06-15 to 2026-12-31 (Extension possible)
Language: English (fluent in both spoken and written – mandatory)
Application deadline: 2026-05-26
Role Overview
We are hiring an Embedded Software Engineer – (R&D) for one our clients in Västerås. In this role, you will develop real-time embedded software for substation automation products, focusing on determinism, performance, and reliability. You will work in a cross-functional Scrum team, contributing to both new development and improvements on platforms running Real-Time Linux (PREEMPT_RT) and/or FreeRTOS.
What You’ll Do
Develop and optimize real-time embedded software on Linux and RTOS platforms
Implement software based on specifications and technical proposals
Drive software quality through test automation and code reviews
Analyze and improve resource utilization, latency, jitter, and scheduling
Debug issues across RTOS/kernel, application, and hardware layers
Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies and collaborative development
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements
2-6 years of work experience within the relevant field and a bachelor or master’s degree, or
another technical degree with 10-15 years of work experience within relevant field.Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
Experience with real-time embedded systems using Real-Time Linux and/or FreeRTOS
Understanding of scheduling, interrupts, synchronization, concurrency, Ethernet, and CAN communication
Good teamwork and communication skills
Fluent in spoken and written English (mandatory)
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
Ability to work 100% on-site in Västerås
Nice to Have
Experience in substation automation or power systems domain
Knowledge of MCUs, SoCs, and low-level hardware interfaces
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Consultant jobs
- Locations
- Sweden
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job location
- Västerås, Sweden
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Associate
Colleagues
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
