Senior Embedded Software Developer

Location: Bucharest, Romania

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Romania, we are advancing innovation through software engineering, research and development, delivering solutions in key markets in which Thales Group operates. Our engineers design, develop and integrate solutions that impact global industries – from fully operational systems and subsystems for naval warfare and maritime security operations, to air traffic management systems, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, identity and biometric technologies and more.

Job Summary

• Undertakes the design and development of applications using templates and tools.
• Negotiate with stakeholders the best technical implementation for the customer requirements
• Advise engineering team on the capabilities and timeline of the future implementations
• Assists as part of the team on the design of components of larger systems.
• Produces detailed designs including, for example, physical data flows, file layouts, common routines and utilities, program specifications or prototypes and backup, recovery and restart procedures.
• Puts skills and project experience into practice and provides support to less experienced colleagues.
  
  
  

Required competencies:

• Master of C embedded development
• GNMI/GRPC protocols
• Netconf/Restconf protocols
• Yang Models
• Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge in any code versioning solution (E.g..: Git, ClearCase, SVN)
• Able to propose good practices and improvements for existing software development processes
• Master Degree in Computer Science (or similar) or Bachelor Degree and relevant experience
• Fluency in English
  
  
  

Would be a plus:

• Knowledge of Software Architecture principles (e.g. C4 Model, TOGAF, etc.)
• Prior experience with CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems) protocols
• Experience working with Agile processes and Continuous Integration/Continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflow
• Fluency in French
  
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Intercultural communication, including the ability to work in an international team
• Team-working
• Solution oriented while being open to embrace new technologies
• Flexibility and availability to travel abroad (minimum 3 months at the beginning of the project).
  
  
  

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.