Senior Software Technical Expert: QNX and Embedded Linux systems

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We are seeking a Senior Software Technical Expert specializing in QNX and Embedded Linux systems for automotive ECUs and centralized compute platforms. This role focuses on OS internals, middleware, driver frameworks, IPC, and high-performance, safety-oriented vehicle software platforms.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for debugging and resolving OS, middleware, and platform-level issues on QNX and Embedded Linux.
• Conduct deep code and architecture reviews for kernel-space, driver-level, and user-space components with internal and supplier teams.
• Lead cross-domain investigations involving OS, middleware, applications, networking, and hardware abstraction.
• Provide architectural direction for real-time performance, reliability, safety, and scalability.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, electrical, and integration teams to ensure optimal platform performance and stability.
• Guide platform-level performance analysis, fault isolation, and reliability improvements.
• Drive platform innovation, including evaluation of new OS features, middleware, virtualization, and container technologies.
• Define and promote best practices for OS design, validation, and production readiness.
• Mentor senior engineers in OS internals, real-time systems, and embedded Linux/QNX development.
• Influence vehicle compute and platform software roadmap aligned with business and product direction.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 15+ years of embedded software experience, with strong emphasis on:
o QNX Neutrino and/or Embedded Linux
o OS internals, scheduling, memory management, IPC
o Device drivers and BSP development
• Excellent C/C++ skills; strong system-level debugging experience.
• Deep understanding of real-time systems and multi-core architectures.
• Strong experience with vehicle networking (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) at the OS and middleware level.
• End-to-end experience with SDLC and V-model development.
• Understanding of ASPICE and automotive software processes.
• Ability to work onsite full-time.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with centralized vehicle compute platforms, domain controllers, or HPC ECUs.
• Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262) and automotive cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434).
• Experience with ASIL decomposition and safety partitioning on QNX/Linux.
• Scripting in Python, Shell, and experience with CI/CD, build systems, and test automation.
• Familiarity with virtualization, containers, and middleware frameworks (e.g., DDS, SOME/IP).

We are seeking a self-motivated and highly experienced software engineering expert who can provide the right technical direction and insights into product development and facilitate their implementation. The person needs to be a hands-on, passionate, and proactive leader with an in-depth understanding of ECU software and its interaction in a complex vehicle network topology.
Responsibilities:
• Provide real-time guidance and hands-on assistance to the local team in triaging and reproducing issues.
• Perform efficient and effective in-person code and design reviews with in-house as well as supplier teams.
• Provide directions on issue resolution, ensuring high-quality deliverables with no regression.
• Work closely with the cross-functional teams to ensure well-defined requirements and strategies.
• Steer cross-module discussions to quickly diagnose the issue trail and settle any ownership dispute between module owners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, systems) to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Drive innovation through research, prototyping, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
• Establish and promote best practices in design, validation, and compliance with industry standards.
• Mentor senior engineers and contribute to talent development across the software organization.
• Influence long-term technology strategy and roadmap in alignment with business goals.

Basic Qualifications:
• A bachelor's in electrical engineering or computer science or equivalent
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in embedded software development with a focus on OS internals, BSW development, and low-level drivers on various platform architectures.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills and deep knowledge of embedded OS architecture
• Deep understanding of the AUTOSAR Concepts
• End-to-end knowledge and experience of SDLC in addition to the specifics involved in each step on either side of the V
• Experience developing software using MATLAB/Simulink, C, C++, AUTOSAR authoring tools such as DaVinci/SystemDesk etc.
• Deep level of understanding of the vehicle architecture and networking protocols (CAN/LIN, Ethernet)
• Complete understanding of the Automotive Product Development Process such as ASPICE
• Ability to work onsite full-time
• Good communication and proven leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. or master's degree in electrical engineering or computer science
• Experience working with several vehicle ECUs
• Knowledge of automotive safety and cybersecurity standards (ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434)
• Experience in applying safety-critical concepts (ASIL) and standards such as ISO-26262 to software development
• Scripting experience in Python or Shell; familiarity with CI/CD and test automation tools