Senior Software Developer (m/w/d)

Your mission

• Design, implement, and maintain high-quality, production-ready code based on system-level concepts and requirements
• Support the System Architecture team in translating high-level requirements into clean, implementable software designs
• Involvement in the creation and execution of automated testing scenarios for the software requirements
• Contribute to software requirements engineering activities, ensuring code implementation is fully documented
• Write, review, and maintain high-quality code and technical documentation with a strong focus on QM aspects and standards like ISO 9001
• Ensure consistency, traceability, and completeness from software requirements down to the actual code implementation in accordance with safety standards (ISO 26262 or IEC 61508)
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Systems Engineering, Perception, Safety and V&V) to integrate software components
• Participate in code reviews, technical audits, and validation activities on target hardware and vehicles
• Identify gaps, bugs, risks, and performance improvement opportunities in the software
• Willingness to travel internationally to offices and test locations for integration and testing activities

Your profile

• Mid-level or higher experience in Software Engineering, Software Architecture, or Systems Programming
• Proven experience in software development within safety-critical domains, ideally in the automotive domain (ISO 26262 or IEC 61508)
• Strong understanding of Quality Management (QM) processes and standards (such as ISO 9001) in a software development context
• Strong understanding of software validation, testing frameworks, and test automation
• Strong experience in systems programming languages (C/C++) and a strong willingness to learn and work in a Rust-based development environment (prior Rust experience is a plus)
• Structured, detail-oriented working style with strong analytical and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required
• Based in the Berlin Metropolitan area or willingness to relocate
• Willingness to travel to local offices and test locations as required
• Structured, careful, and reliable way of working

What we offer

• Permanent contract with immediate start
• Learning & development support (tech training, German courses, driver’s license assistance)
• Free Urban Sports Club membership
• Job bike via JobRad & Deutschland Ticket (incl. private use)
• Flexible work setup (Berlin area office + remote)
• Work on cutting-edge autonomous driving projects with leading OEMs
• Flat hierarchies, high ownership, and real impact, every member has a big influence on the final product
• Supportive, collaborative team culture, team members are always ready to help

About us

At Copernicus Autonomous Control Systems GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, we are shaping the future of intelligent mobility through advanced autonomous driving and infrastructure-based control systems.

Building on deep expertise in automated vehicle movement, we develop cutting-edge solutions that enable autonomous valet parking and maneuvering in complex real-world environments such as parking facilities, logistics hubs, and industrial sites. Our approach focuses on shifting intelligence from the vehicle to the surrounding infrastructure—leveraging AI, computer vision, and connected systems to orchestrate safe, precise, and efficient vehicle operations.

As part of Ford’s global innovation ecosystem, we play a key role in advancing Level 4 autonomous capabilities, delivering scalable and cost-effective solutions that enhance safety, optimize space utilization, and significantly improve user experience.

Driven by a commitment to innovation, reliability, and safety, Copernicus Autonomous Control Systems GmbH is dedicated to enablin