42dot

OS Tools Software Engineer at 42dot (Warsaw, Poland)

42dot· Warsaw, Poland·

Role details

Employment
Full-Time
Skills
CC++Linux system software developmentDistributed computingGRPCProtobufsSomeIPDDSRustROS2Containerized environmentsVehicle API

42dot at a glance

Hyundai Motor Group's Global Software Center, building software-defined vehicles, autonomous driving, and AI mobility from South Korea.

42dot develops the software-defined vehicle architecture, operating system, autonomous-driving AI, fleet data platform, and mobility services for Hyundai Motor Group, aiming to turn cars into continuously updatable, AI-driven machines.

Over 1 trillion won (~$770M+) in staged Hyundai and Kia investment through 2025, plus a reported ~$349M acquisition in 2022 raised · latest: ~500 billion won (~$360M) rights offering announced August 2025, with Hyundai Motor and Kia as strategic investors · backed by Hyundai Motor Company, Kia

Summary

Develop and implement tools for Vehicle OS, including messaging monitoring and emulation systems, using C, C++, and Linux. Collaborate on distributed computing frameworks to support autonomous driving platforms.

Job description

ABOUT US

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.

We develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a seasoned System Software Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in revolutionizing vehicle computing systems! Your expertise will be the driving force behind developing cutting-edge tools for distributed messaging systems, a key element in our trailblazing autonomous driving platform. As an OS Tool Software Engineer, you'll spearhead the enhancement of both developer and production environments, contributing to our groundbreaking Software Defined Vehicle OS (SDV OS). This is your chance to be at the forefront of automotive innovation, shaping the future of autonomous driving with us!

Role and Responsibilities

  • Specify, design, and implement functionality and User Experience of tools for Vehicle OS such as messaging monitoring tool, messaging recording/replay tool, Vehicle emulator.
  • Work with messaging systems based on Data Distribution Service (DDS) spec (omg.org/omg-dds-portal)
  • Be responsible for the software and tools for the vehicle of the future

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, equivalent practical experience
  • Good command of C and C++
  • Experience with or willingness to learn Rust
  • Experience in Linux system software development, including distributed computing
  • Understanding of distributed computing systems (set-up, usage, development)
  • Familiarity with some modern distributed protocols or frameworks such as GRPC, Protobufs, SomeIP, DDS
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team
  • Fluent English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with DDS or ROS2
  • Proficiency in Rust programming
  • Working experience with containerized environments
  • Knowledge and experience in automotive products, especially Vehicle API
  • Hardware signals simulation, model based design (SIL, HIL, etc.)
  • Working experience with multi-site, multi-national and multi-contributor teams.
  • Other technologies of interest: time series databases (InfluxDB, Prometheus), analytics platform (Grafana, Tableau)

Interview Process

  • Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring
  • The screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances.

You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.

Additional Information

  • In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, age, photo, physical condition, place of birth, etc.) in your resume.
  • All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.
  • If you experience issues uploading your resume, please send it along with the job posting URL to recruit@42dot.ai.
  • 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement
  • 42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

※ Please review the following information before applying.

Why work at 42dot

  • Mission‑driven: Work on the future of mobility – SDV, autonomous driving, and AI – at the intersection of automotive and software.
  • Hybrid / Remote Flexibility: Some roles are listed as “Remote or Hybrid”; many positions at the South Korea HQ are in‑office, while offices in Sunnyvale and Warsaw offer hybrid options. builtin.com
  • Employee Sentiment: Employer rating of 3.9 / 5.0 on LinkedIn (24 reviews), with compensation at 3.6, culture at 3.5, and work‑life balance at 3.4. kr.linkedin.com
  • Engineering Culture: Heavy technical workforce (>34% engineers), with talent from top firms like Hyundai Motor, Samsung, Naver, and Kakao.
  • Growth Opportunities: Rapidly expanding engineering team (18% quarterly job increase), global exposure, and chances to work on cutting‑edge AI and automotive tech.

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