Control System Software Developer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical role involving the design, implementation, and verification of control software that operates on microcontrollers or embedded systems.
Description
Control system software developers are specialists who design, implement, and test software that runs on microcontrollers or embedded systems used in automobiles, industrial machinery, home appliances, and more. They handle everything from requirements definition to software architecture design, device driver development, real-time OS configuration, implementation of various communication protocols, verification, and debugging. They are required to collaborate with hardware, optimize performance and reliability, comply with safety standards (such as ISO 26262), address security requirements, and continuously acquire new technical skills.
Future Outlook
Demand is steadily expanding with the spread of IoT, autonomous driving, and smart home appliances. Expertise in safety and security standards will increase market value.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good at Logical Thinking / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Development / Flexitime / In-house Development / On-site at Client
Career Path
Junior Control Software Engineer → Senior Control Software Engineer → Tech Lead/Architect → Project Manager → Embedded Systems Architect
Required Skills
Assembly Language / C Language / C++ / Communication Protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART) / Debugging Tools (JTAG, ICE, etc.) / Device Driver Development / Microcontroller Fundamentals / Real-time OS
Recommended Skills
Automotive Industry Knowledge (ISO26262) / Basic Circuit Design / Control Theory / Embedded Linux Development / MATLAB/Simulink
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically organize requirements and hardware specifications and incorporate them into software design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to accurately check every detail to maintain consistency with hardware. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Required to adapt to technological changes such as new MCUs or RTOS. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly identify and resolve unexpected issues that occur on actual hardware. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and bench debugging. |
Related Qualifications
- Applied Information Technology Engineer
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
Aliases
- Control Programmer
- Embedded Software Developer
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Firmware Engineer
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