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Pedro Pereira

@pedropereira3

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Embedded R&D Software Engineer delivering safety-critical C/C++/Rust solutions from firmware to desktop and REST APIs.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an R&D role where I can build real impact across embedded and systems work—paired with strong engineering standards, meaningful challenges, and room to grow into ownership of complex, safety-critical solutions.

I’m an R&D Embedded Software Engineer focused on building full-stack embedded solutions—from bare-metal firmware to desktop applications and REST APIs. With +5 years of software development experience, I deliver high-performance, safety-critical software across automotive and industrial R&D.

At Siemens, I drive end-to-end delivery across research, firmware, backend, frontend, networking, testing, and system design, helping grow a major project within my team’s portfolio. I architected a desktop application integrating a 3D digital twin and optimized handling of 7,000+ images in a grid, built with C++20, Qt6/QML, and OpenCV.

I also built async virtualized image-grid lazy loading that reduced loading time by 90%, and an async HTTP client-server system capable of streaming/recording/capturing 40 cameras simultaneously. In addition, I developed a cross-platform angle sensor library and supporting bare-metal and Rust/Raspberry Pi communication components.

Before that, I worked on BMW autonomous driving solutions covering lane guiding, hands-off driving, prediction, and motion planning. I mentored 8 colleagues, contributed to unit onboarding used by +100 people, designed KPI architecture, and delivered safety-critical on-board software aligned with MISRA C, ISO 26262, and AUTOSAR. I’m now seeking an opportunity to add real value and be challenged to achieve something meaningful.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

R&D Embedded Software Engineer

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Siemens

May 2024 - Present (2 years)

Led end-to-end R&D software development for an industrial project, growing it into the team’s largest portfolio initiative. Architected a C++/Qt/QML desktop application with a 3D digital twin and optimized 7,000+ image handling, cutting grid loading time by 90% and enabling concurrent 40-camera streaming with an async HTTP client/server.

QML OpenCV PyTorch Rust Raspberry Pi Boost.Asio Docker

Autonomous Driving Software Engineer

Critical TechWorks

Feb 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Developed BMW autonomous driving software covering lane guiding, hands-off driving, object prediction, and motion planning. Mentored 8 engineers, led an object-prediction KPI architecture, and implemented safety-critical C/C++ components following MISRA C, ISO 26262, and AUTOSAR with unit/mock/integration/acceptance, HiL, and fuzzing coverage.

C++Python Spark Docker Jenkins Airflow Grafana InfluxDB MISRA C++AUTOSAR

Software Engineer

Volkswagen Digital Solutions

Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (4 months)

Designed and implemented energy management solutions for electric trucks and buses. Developed embedded components using AUTOSAR and MISRA C, and upgraded a booking tool web app using React and Java.

C++AUTOSAR MISRA C++React Java Energy Management Embedded Systems

Researcher

NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT-NOVA)

Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 (5 months)

Developed a spacecraft simulation system using non-linear programming optimization for different cooperative scenarios. Implemented the solution with MATLAB, C++, and CasADi to support coordination modeling and optimization workflows.

Matlab C++Numerical Methods Simulation

Teaching Assistant

NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT-NOVA)

Oct 2020 - Jan 2021 (3 months)

Delivered and prepared weekly C programming and Linux classes for 30+ students in the Microprocessor Programming course. Graded student work and provided additional support including theoretical summaries and after-hours tutoring.

C++ Programming Linux Teaching Curriculum Support Student Assessment Tutoring

IT Advisory Intern

KPMG

Jul 2019 - Jul 2019 (0 months)

Implemented REST web services, frontend work, QA testing, and project management tasks on OutSystems for a digital transformation banking app.

OutSystems REST APIs Frontend Development QA Testing Project Management Digital Transformation

IoT Software Engineer Intern

NTT Data

Jan 2019 - Feb 2019 (1 month)

Worked on a multi-platform IoT system for security cameras and an Azure face recognition app using C# and ASP.NET. Designed a C++ GATT protocol solution to improve human recognition and categorization via nearby Bluetooth LE device interaction.

C++ASP.NET Azure Gatt Protocol IoT

Software Engineer Intern

Siemens

Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 (3 months)

Developed HR automation apps using RPA with C#, streamlining and standardizing internal processes. Improved data processing efficiency by 80% by implementing new automation features using PowerShell, SQL, and VB.NET.

RPA C++PowerShell SQL VB.NET Process Automation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT-NOVA)

Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

2019 - 2021

Grade: 19/20

Activities and societies: Best Student Award; 2021 Talkdesk Merit Award (recognized top Master's student in a Portuguese engineering degree).

Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering with specializations in Control Systems (major), Embedded Systems, and Robotics. Thesis: Model Predictive Control Applications for the Cooperative Rendezvous of Satellites.