Software Engineer - EOL Flashing & Diagnostics (f/m/d)

About the Team

This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to support End-of-Line (EOL) production processes for automotive electronic control units (ECUs). The role focuses on software flashing stations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and support for software releases in a manufacturing environment.

What you can look forward to as a Software Engineer – EOL Flashing & Diagnostics (f/m/d):

• Support and maintain ECU flashing and diagnostic processes at EOL stations.
• Analyze and resolve software-related production issues and NOK boards.
• Configure and debug flashing and test equipment.
• Support deployment and industrialization of new software releases.
• Analyze communication logs and diagnostic traces.
• Collaborate with software development, manufacturing, quality, and cybersecurity teams.
• Contribute to First Pass Yield (FPY) and process improvement activities.

Your profile as a Software Engineer – EOL Flashing & Diagnostics (f/m/d):

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.
• Understanding of embedded systems and firmware flashing processes.
• Knowledge of automotive communication and diagnostic protocols:
  • UDS
  • CAN / CAN FD
  • TCP/IP
  • UDP
• Experience with automotive tools such as CANoe (or similar).
• Knowledge of programming languages: C, Python.
• Experience with QNX, Linux, or other operating systems used in embedded and real-time environments is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Fluent English and Polish language skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience with automotive EOL testing or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of flashing systems.
• Familiarity with AURIX-based ECUs.
• Understanding of automotive cybersecurity concepts.

Why you should choose ZF in Czestochowa/Lodz:

• Stable employment and attractive work conditions.
• Possibility of professional development in an international environment.
• Benefit package – private healthcare, life insurance, My Benefit system etc.
• Hybrid working model.