About Us
ZF Group is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology, advancing next-gen mobility. ZF enables vehicles to see, think, and act, focusing on Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility. ZF's solutions support established and emerging transport providers, promoting reduced emissions, climate protection, and safer mobility. In 2023, ZF achieved €46.6 billion in sales with over 168,700 associates across 270 locations in 42 countries.
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle System Division, the largest provider for commercial vehicles, develops Digital Services to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety for customers, aligning with market regulations. Solutions utilize IoT devices accessing proprietary vehicle data, communicating via a modern cloud-based IoT, data management, and software platform.
To expand the Dublin team, we seek a Senior C++ Software Engineer.
This role involves collaborating with design and product groups to extend ZF’s telematics devices, supporting a diverse global customer portfolio. Key responsibilities include high and low-level design, implementation, and testing of embedded software for commercial vehicle IoT devices, monitoring vehicle metrics to optimize logistics, reduce emissions, and enhance safety.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design embedded software components and define best practices.
- Develop and document software, conduct architectural reviews, and ensure quality standards.
- Troubleshoot field-reported issues and lead development of new features for performance and reliability.
- Engage in the release cycle, CI/CD pipeline enhancements, and field-test evaluations.
Essential Experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years in a similar role, following SCRUM/Agile methodologies.
- Strong analytical mindset and English communication skills.
- Experience with large code bases.
Skills
- Fluency in C++ (14+), embedded GNU/Linux, STL/Boost, and Rust.
- Debugging on memory-constrained devices, unit testing (Google Test), and knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., MQTT, Protocol Buffers)
Additional skills: embedded OS (e.g., Yocto), problem-solving, product ownership, and mentoring junior engineers.
Location: Dublin/Ireland
Why ZF in Dublin?
Join a culture valuing ownership, diversity, and respect, where passion, teamwork, and fun drive success.
We offer:
- Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits
- 24 annual leave days, 11 holidays
- Pension matching up to 5%
- Health care with Laya, including routine dental coverage
- Career development opportunities
- Hybrid work model
