Software Engineer

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism , innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

Join Our Team as a Software Engineer – Shape the Future of Traffic Simulation!

We’re looking for a passionate Software Engineer to help us enhance VI-WorldSim , our cutting-edge traffic management simulation platform. In this role, you’ll work on innovative solutions that drive realistic agent behavior and improve mobility systems worldwide.

The right candidate will live near Udine or Torino and have the ability to work from home 50% and come into the office 50% of the time.

The right candidate will also be a citizen of Italy as we are unable to process candidates who are on a visa for this opportunity.

“What You Bring”

• Strong skills in C++ and Python programming.
• Experience with sensor physics.
• Familiarity with game development technologies, especially Unreal Engine.
• Experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks for complex software systems.
• Knowledge of test generation techniques, including scenario-based, data-driven, and model-based testing approaches.
• Understanding of software quality assurance principles, including verification, validation, traceability, and defect management.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous testing practices.
• Ability to analyze requirements and define comprehensive test strategies for simulation and sensor models.
• Familiarity with software quality standards, coding best practices, and test coverage metrics.
• A passion for staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.

“What You’ll Do”

• Develop cutting-edge real-time virtual sensor models.
• Integrate reference open standards.
• Interact with technical partners.
• Validate simulation results against experimental data.
• Design and maintain automated testing pipelines for sensor models and simulation environments.
• Develop test generation methodologies to ensure broad scenario coverage and robust validation.
• Define, execute, and continuously improve software quality assurance processes.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, support root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous integration and release quality activities.

Additional Bonus Points

• Previous experience in sensor simulation.
• Knowledge of reference open standards like OSI and ASAM OpenMATERIAL 3D.
• Experience with automated software testing, simulation verification, or virtual validation frameworks.
• Knowledge of model-based testing, scenario generation, or test orchestration in autonomous driving environments.
• Familiarity with QA methodologies such as risk-based testing, regression testing, and requirements-based verification.