Job Description

At BMW Car IT, a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG, we live and breathe software. We design and implement embedded software for electronic control units of the BMW cars as well as related tools and frameworks. By delivering software all the way from the idea to the final product we lead BMW into the future of digitalization and mobility.

Our department’s area of responsibility is the design and development of middleware components for a Linux based operating system in connected cars. We develop the central component for BMW Remote Software Upgrade to deliver feature improvements and functional enhancements to millions of our BMW customer vehicles around the globe. BMW's software-defined vehicles, with numerous computing units, benefit from these updates, improving driving assistance, infotainment, personalization and security. We also develop a C++ application framework for event driven and robust automotive application development. Our software pulls all strings together in the car, communicates with cloud services and realizes innovative update functions inside the car.

What awaits you?

As part of a dynamic and agile team you will ensure robustness, performance, and security aspects within the software design and the software you develop. The result of your effort is high-quality software which becomes an integral part of BMW vehicles. You will be working in a modern development environment with tools such as C++17/20, Yocto Linux, CMake, Git/GitHub EE, Zuul CI, Docker, Python, and sometimes Qt5. You collaborate with a team of passionate professionals who value knowledge sharing and mutual support. You are self-driven and able to work independently as member of a Scrum team.

What should you bring along?

University degree in computer science or a comparable course of study. At least 3 years of practical software development experience using Agile methodology. Very good coding skills in Modern C++17/20, including good API design, object-oriented programming, as well as component-level software architecture, unit testing, compiler toolchains (gcc, clang), C++ quality assurance, git Very good proficiency: multi-platform development, state-machines, event driven programming, remote procedure calls, hands on knowledge with Linux stack. Good knowledge with Qt5Core, CMake, Yocto/Linux, Python. Business-fluent English is required, German would be an advantage.

You enjoy working in an international team and are passionate about modern high-quality software development? Apply now!

Note:

Please apply exclusively online via our career portal. Applications via other channels (esp. e-mail) cannot be considered.

What we offer in Ulm?

Company car option. English speaking teams in an intercultural setting. Flexible organisation of working times & mobile work arrangements. Career development & continuous personal qualification. Relocation Services for our new employees.

Earliest starting date:

from now on

Type of employment:

limited

Working hours:

full

Option for remote contract within Germany:

No



Do you have any questions? Then simply send your enquiry using our contact form. Your enquiry will then be answered by telephone or e-mail.



At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.


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(Senior) C++ Developer Middleware
20251103
Automotive
Ulm
Germany (Country)
Legal entity:
BMW Car IT GmbH
Location:
Ulm
Job field:
Software Development
Job ID:
164179
Publication date:
03.11.2025
General
Full-time