Job Description - Embedded Software Engineer

Why choose Coody

At Coody, we cut out everything unnecessary to give more back to you as a consultant. And we have done it in the package of a lean and efficient organization, meaning no overpaid managers, no fancy offices and no extravagant conferences. Instead we give you:

Maximized Compensation. Typically a +40% salary increase.

Freedom & Flexibility. No bosses. All digital. Fully remote for those who prefer.

Employment Security. High salary, pension, insurance, paid vacation and a big educational fund.

Shape the Future. Projects and assignments for digital game changers like Spotify, Tobii, SJ, Volvo Cars, Flightradar24, TopGolf, Echandia, and exciting startups and scaleups.

As we are growing, we are continuously hiring senior tech consultants and connecting them with impactful projects through our client network.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Coody, you’ll help build and scale new and existing products with real end-to-end ownership within embedded and/or firmware. Assignments are typically 6-24 months, and as a consultant you’re expected to ramp up quickly and deliver value from day one. You will design and code, build prototypes, set up testing/automation & perform debugging on hardware. Also collaborate with teams of various sizes around product and tech strategy, engineering best practices, and contribute to a strong team spirit.

Who you are

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience and a proven ability to get things done. Here’s what we’re seeking:

5+ years experience developing firmware/embedded software in C/C++.
Skills in Linux (Yocto/Buildroot, cross-compiling, device tree) with preferably Linux kernel experience (drivers/modules, debugging).
Proven work with device drivers and common buses: SPI, I²C, UART, CAN.
Expertise in real-time systems (bare-metal or RTOS): deterministic timing, interrupts, watchdogs.
Proficient with build/tooling: CMake/Make, cross-toolchains, reproducible/CI builds.
Based in Sweden - You must have Swedish citizenship, a valid work visa, temporary or permanent residency, to apply.
Fluent in English (spoken and written).

This is Coody

We’re one of Sweden’s fastest-growing tech consultancies, expanding in both people and revenue. We attribute our growth to our simple yet powerful approach to Gravity-Free Consulting, combining the freedom and flexibility of freelancing with the security of traditional employment.

At Coody, we believe in freedom, trust, and ambition, which means you’ll feel like a freelancer with free rein on assignments that excite you, while enjoying the benefits of being employed by a company that invests in your growth.

Our senior sales team has built a vast, carefully curated client network, enabling our consultants to work with some of the most innovative companies in Sweden, Finland, the US, and the UK across Gaming, Fintech, Medtech, AI, SaaS, Aviation, and Automotive, tackling real technical challenges while shaping their own career paths.

We’re a diverse community of ambitious tech professionals, representing more than 14 nationalities.

Coody is more of a platform than a traditional consultancy. Everything we do is designed to help you work and live according to your own priorities and ambitions. If you’re curious to see how this works in practice, explore our Employee Handbook and discover a company that truly puts consultants first.