Software Engineer (m/f/d)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineer to join our team in Birkenhead, Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified graduate or early-career professional looking to develop their skills in a commercial embedded software environment.

Who are we?

TASKING is a leading provider of embedded software development tools headquartered in Munich, Germany. Our high-performance, safety- and security-oriented toolchains are trusted by automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and adjacent industries worldwide to realise high-performance applications in safety-critical areas.

TASKING continues to expand its portfolio through acquisitions that broaden its offerings to include advanced debugger, trace, analysis, and testing tools. Our customers are served from sales offices in the EU, US, China, Japan, Korea, and India. Product development facilities are located in Munich (DE), Amersfoort (NL), Birkenhead (UK), and Ljubljana (SI).

Join us at TASKING and contribute to the success of our customers and the growth of our company!

What will you do?

You will work alongside experienced engineers to develop commercial software tools and support embedded software solutions. From day one, you will be involved in the full development lifecycle—translating requirements into code, testing, and maintaining applications used in real-world business environments.

Responsibilities:

• Write, test, and maintain software programs used in business-critical applications.
• Translate software requirements into clean, workable programming code.
• Write specifications and design, build, test, implement, and support applications using programming languages and development tools.
• Script and automate tasks using batch, Bash, Python, and similar tools.
• Support the development and improvement of embedded software solutions.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues, conveying information in a clear and understandable way.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of high-level programming languages, particularly C/C++; Java and Ada are considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems, IDEs, and processor architectures.
• Scripting experience with batch, Bash, Python, or similar tools.
• Strong logical approach to problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Attention to detail, tenacity, and patience in debugging and development tasks.
• Excellent communication skills—including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• Understanding of business processes and constraints.
• Independent, motivated self-starter who can work effectively under pressure.

What do we offer?

The successful candidate will receive comprehensive in-house and on-site training as needed. You will work in an informal, internationally oriented, and professionally challenging environment with opportunities for continued professional growth.

You will be compensated competitively in line with an international benchmark.

Further Information

The candidate must hold a UK Passport (only). You will be required to provide your driving licence, UK Passport, and National Insurance Number before any offer of employment can be made.

This position may require exposure to information subject to export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must meet eligibility requirements of the ITAR and of the UK/EU through completion of a Personnel Security form.

Individuals interested in applying must be eligible to work at the specified location.

Ready to put your skills to work?

Then we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application directly through LinkedIn or send an email to recruitment@tasking.com

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