Senior Embedded Software \u0026 DevOps Engineer \u2013 Powertrain

We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software & DevOps Engineer to join our automotive software team focused on powertrain systems. In this role, you will develop safety-critical embedded application software while supporting compiler and toolchain evaluation, configuration, and optimization across multiple processor architectures. You will collaborate across engineering teams to deliver high-quality, efficient, and scalable software solutions throughout the full development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ software for automotive powertrain applications

• Support compiler/toolchain evaluation, configuration, optimization, and maintenance

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration

• Analyze compiler optimizations, generated assembly code, linker scripts, and build outputs

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks for embedded software

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality, performance, and compliance

• Perform debugging, validation, and integration using industry-standard tools

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software development, compiler/toolchain engineering, DevOps, or related automotive software domains.

• Strong proficiency in embedded C and C++, including both hand-coded and auto-generated software.

• Experience with embedded software development for automotive systems, including real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming.

• Expertise with compiler technologies, cross-compilation environments, and embedded software toolchains.

• Strong understanding of:

• Compiler optimizations and compiler flags

• Generated assembly code analysis

• Linker scripts and map files

• Build systems and automation frameworks

• Experience with automotive-grade microcontrollers/processors such as ARM Cortex-R/M, Infineon AURIX, NXP S32, PowerPC, RISC-V, or TriCore.

• Familiarity with AUTOSAR software development, including software component configuration, code generation, and integration.

• Hands-on experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, TargetLink, and Embedded Coder.

• Experience with software debugging and validation tools such as Trace32, dSPACE, Vector tools, or equivalent HIL systems.

• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and UDS.

• Familiarity with static code analysis and coding standard compliance tools such as Coverity, Polyspace, and MISRA C/C++.

• Experience with build systems and scripting tools such as CMake, Make, SCons, Bazel, Python, Bash, Shell scripting, and Makefiles.

• Experience using version control and source code management tools such as Git/GitHub, SVN, RTC, Accurev, PVCS, TFS, or PTC.

• Knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows development environments.

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices using tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, CircleCI, Zuul, Artifactory, or Nexus.

• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and workflow management tools such as Jira or RTC.

• Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Technical Skills:

• Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, Bash, Shell scripting

• Embedded Development: AUTOSAR, RTOS, bare-metal systems, model-based development

• Automotive Tools: System Desk, ETAS ISOLAR, MXAM, BTC, Trace32, dSPACE, Vector

• CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, TeamCity, CircleCI, Zuul

• SCM Tools: Git, SVN, RTC, TFS, Accurev, PVCS

• Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes

• Configuration Management: Ansible, Puppet, Chef

• Monitoring Tools: Grafana, Nagios

• Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, Windows

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of ISO 26262 and safety-critical automotive software development processes.

• Experience with tool qualification and certification for automotive software toolchains.

• Knowledge of ASPICE, AUTOSAR architecture, and MISRA C/C++ standards.

• Experience with virtualization technologies and virtualized software development/testing environments.

• Familiarity with application software diagnostics, calibration, and performance optimization.

• Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration infrastructure for embedded systems.

• Exposure to cloud-native development workflows and containerized build/test environments.

• Experience designing scalable data processing or software automation solutions.

• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or cross-functional technical coordination experience.