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Iryna Zakharchenko

@irynazakharchenko

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Senior Software Engineer specializing in high-performance automotive systems, C++ and embedded Linux security.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek challenging embedded/automotive engineering roles where I can lead architecture and delivery, improve security and reliability, and work in collaborative Agile teams focused on production-grade results.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with nine years of experience in the automotive sector, delivering end-to-end high-performance components from architecture through SW delivery. I have driven three successful Start of Production (SOP) efforts, contributed to two Proofs of Concept, and consistently improved code quality and delivery reliability through automated testing, security policy enforcement, and cross-functional coordination.

My work centers on C++ (11/14/17/20), embedded Linux (Yocto, SELinux, AppArmor, systemd), networking protocols (SOME/IP, TCP/IP, MQTT, DoIP) and CI/CD practices. I take a proactive, results-oriented approach—leading defect management, authoring SELinux policies to remediate 120+ violations, boosting UI performance, and increasing test coverage—while fostering stakeholder alignment and stable, regression-free releases.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

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Jember

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Led development of system functions and drove the project through start-of-production, remediating 120+ SELinux violations and reducing defect analysis time to 12 hours to ensure timely, secure deliveries.

C++Yocto SELinux Docker CI CD TCP IP Python Jenkins

Senior Software Developer

Luxoft

Oct 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Resolved 50+ certification issues enabling Apple certification, improved UI startup by 3s, and stabilized releases via Yocto recipe management and backported fixes to ensure SW reliability.

C++CMake Yocto Docker gRPC AppArmor CI CD

Software Developer

Luxoft

Jun 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years 3 months)

Applied C++ best practices, increased test coverage by 18% with GTest/GMock, and produced ~80% of ASPICE-compliant documentation to support achieving ASPICE level 3.

C++CAN SOME IP VectorCANoe ASPICE Docker Vector CANoe

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Odessa National Maritime University

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

2014 - 2018

Completed a Bachelor of Computer Science program focusing on software engineering fundamentals and applied computing relevant to embedded and automotive systems.