Lead Embedded Software Development & Integration Engineer - ADAS / Connected Vehicles

REQ ID: 131722
JOB TITLE: Lead Embedded Software Development & Integration Engineer - ADAS / Connected Vehicles
SALARY: £60,000 - £70,000
POSTING START DATE: 09/07/2026
POSTING END DATE: 23/07/2026
LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwick, UK

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

We’re on the lookout for a proven We’re now recruiting for a Lead Embedded Software Development & Integration Engineer (ADAS / Connected Vehicles) to join JLR at a pivotal time of transformation. This is an opportunity to be right at the centre of how next generation vehicles are brought to life, working on cutting edge software that underpins intelligent, connected and automated driving experiences. You’ll play a leading role in shaping how advanced features are delivered into the vehicle, contributing to products that define modern luxury and innovation.

Operating within the Assisted and Automated Driving domain, this role sits at the intersection of software, systems and real-world vehicle behaviour. You’ll collaborate with global engineering teams and technology partners to integrate complex ADAS features at vehicle level, ensuring everything works seamlessly, safely and as intended in real driving conditions. It’s a hands-on, technically rich environment where problem solving, integration expertise and a deep understanding of vehicle systems come to the fore.

This is a role for someone who enjoys seeing their work come to life, from software development and integration through to testing and validation on physical vehicles. You will be instrumental in ensuring that features are not only delivered, but delivered well, balancing quality, performance and customer experience. If you’re passionate about automotive technology and want to work at the sharp end of innovation, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As part of the team, you’ll be involved in a number of core activities that contribute to the success of the department, such as – 

• Take ownership of software development, integration, debugging, and issue resolution within a complex automotive engineering environment
• Support software bring-up and validation on rigs, benches, HiL environments, and vehicles
• Work closely with software, systems, integration, validation, feature, supplier, and vehicle test teams to deliver robust software into programmes
• Lead root-cause analysis for software and integration issues, using logs, traces, diagnostics, and vehicle network data
• Support software release activities, integration readiness reviews, defect triage, and technical decision-making
• Contribute to improving integration processes, debugging methods, automation, and software quality practices
• Operate in a fast-paced delivery environment where hands-on technical problem solving and cross-functional coordination are equally important

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

The ideal candidate will have a strong mix of experience, recognised training, and capabilities such as – 

• Strong experience in embedded software development, ideally within automotive, vehicle systems, or complex control systems
• Good programming capability in C/C++ or similar embedded languages, with a solid understanding of software architecture, interfaces, diagnostics, and integration constraints
• Proven experience integrating software with ECUs, sensors, hardware, vehicle networks, or distributed electrical/electronic systems
• Practical debugging experience in lab, rig, HiL, SiL, bench, or vehicle environments
• Ability to analyse logs, traces, diagnostic data, network messages, and system behaviour to identify root cause
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, SOME/IP, FlexRay, or similar
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to lead technical investigations across software, systems, validation, suppliers, and vehicle teams

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working* 

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.