About u-blox
u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global technology leader in positioning and wireless communication in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Their smart and reliable solutions, services and products let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules, and secure data services and connectivity, u blox is uniquely positioned to empower its customers to develop innovative and reliable solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA. (www.u-blox.com)

Job Description

Software Engineer
u-blox, as a leading provider of navigation solutions for the automotive market, continues to expand its efforts in this important field with an increased focus on new challenges such as high accuracy positioning and security.  These new challenges are driven by the need for modern automotive applications demanded by vehicle manufacturers, for example lane accurate position, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and V2X.

Our vision is to continue to develop automotive navigation solutions that are reliable, robust, accurate, and secure.  If you are looking to join a team that is making this vision reality by building cutting-edge technology used in millions of vehicles around the world, this may be the opportunity you are looking for.

You are an engineer with a genuine interest in automotive product development. You should be a quick learner, enthusiastic about technology, hands-on and eager to contribute towards building our new automotive products.


Your Responsibilities:

• Define, develop, test and document software components related to automotive product development
• Integration of new features, test and release of the product to customer
• Development of tools for test and release automation
• Follow software process procedures and product life-cycle with customer cases
• Provide analysis and workarounds or fixes for bugs and non-conformities
• Clear and concise documentation of work
• Learn, improve and grow in an agile environment

Your skills and experience:

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Communication Systems, or equivalent education/work experience
• Strong C language skills
• Real-time Operating Systems knowledge
• Hands-on experience in embedded systems development
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Familiar with version controlling systems (git, SVN) and integrated development environments (Eclipse IDE, Visual Studio or similar)
• Team player with the ability to work independently within broader project teams
• Fluent in English

Bonus point

• Knowledge of GNSS technology navigation algorithms
• Perl, Python, Matlab or similar scripting languages

Perks and Benefits

• A multicultural and international company with over 50 different nationalities
• Project-based activities working with colleagues across the globe
• A start-up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling-up processes and efficiencies
• Hybrid work model (40% remote/60% office) & flexible working hours
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Company Bonus and Stock Option Plan
• Parking lot or public transportation subscription
• Relocation costs supported
• Social benefits according to location:
  • Greece: Meal vouchers, Health & Life Insurance, Private Pension Plan, 50% in come tax relief for EU citizens relocating to Greece
  • Switzerland: between 25 and 30 days of vacation a year, insurance contributions fully paid by employer, private accident insurance, additional contribution to the pension fund