C/C++ Software engineer

🚀 About ALTEN

ALTEN is the European leader in consultancy and high-tech engineering. For over 30 years, we have been supporting international companies on technical and IT challenges.

With 52,000 employees across 30+ countries, we drive innovation in aerospace, automotive, banking & finance, energy, defense, healthcare, telecommunications, and more.

📍 Location: Sophia Antipolis, France

📅 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

🧭 Role Description

As an Embedded Software Engineer at ALTEN Sophia Antipolis, you will be involved in the full lifecycle of embedded system development for high-impact projects across industries such as aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, or IoT.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams (hardware, system, test, and validation engineers) to design, implement, and validate robust embedded software solutions in real-time environments.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects, develop your expertise in embedded systems, and grow within an international and innovation-driven environment.

💡 Key Responsibilities

• Analyze system and software specifications
  
  

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software in C/C++
  
  

• Integrate and test software components in real-time environments
  
  

• Collaborate with hardware and systems teams for seamless integration
  
  

• Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement processes
  
  

• Ensure compliance with coding standards, performance requirements, and safety constraints
  
  
  
  

🛠️ Required Skills

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field
  
  

• Experience or strong academic background in embedded software development
  
  

• Proficiency in C and/or C++ programming
  
  

• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as Linux RT, Xenomai, or VxWorks
  
  

• Basic understanding of hardware/software integration, and experience with FPGA environments is a plus
  
  

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); French is a plus
  
  

✨ Nice to Have (Bonus Skills)

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
  
  

• Familiarity with development tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Jira
  
  

• Experience with debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
  
  

• Understanding of communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART)
  
  
  
  

📩 Why Join Us?

✅ Work on cutting-edge projects with leading international clients.

✅ Be part of a collaborative and innovative Agile team.

✅ Access career growth opportunities in an international environment.

✅ Enjoy a hybrid work model for work-life balance.

🚀 Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey!