Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Mountain View, CA

Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location

The pay rate for this role is $60/hr including any bonuses or variable pay.

Qualifications (Skills & Experiences & Education)

• 10+ years of software development experience in HPC embedded environment

Education

• Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• Desired

• Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work

• Critical thinking skills

• Thoughtful problem solving

• Strong communication - verbal and written

• Time management skills

Specialized Skills: Knowledge or certifications unique to this role

Required

• Deep knowledge of embedded software architecture and development processes
• Experience supporting software through the product lifecycle, including mass production
• Strong understanding of vehicle EE architectures and automotive development practices
• Expertise in functional safety (ISO 26262) and its implementation in software
• Experience designing complex embedded systems, including defining system topologies and component interfaces
• Strong understanding of automotive EE architectures and development lifecycles
• Proficiency in real-time operating systems, embedded software frameworks, and interface development
• Programming languages: C, C++, Java, HTML5, and scripting languages
• Familiarity with connected embedded software components and hardware peripherals

Desired

• Knowledge of of connected vehicle infotainment and communication software systems

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the Hardware Platform Development team at CARIAD. This role focuses on embedded software development for next-generation vehicle electronic systems. The Software Engineer will use their strong background in embedded systems, automotive software development, and system-level architecture to collaborate with cross-functional teams from VW Group and external partners to design, develop, and deliver production software. This includes contributing to proof-of-concept projects and supporting the integration of advanced embedded solutions in future vehicle platforms.

Role Responsibilities: List essential functions in order of importance; include percentage of time spent performing each function (total should equal 100%)

Embedded Software Development - (80%)

• Participate in the definition and design of embedded software for vehicle systems
• Assist hardware teams with component selection, schematic reviews, bring-up, and debugging
• Develop/integrate bootloaders, device drivers, kernels, and upgrade mechanisms
• Contribute to base software (BSP), MCAL, drivers, diagnostics, and debugging tools
• Support hardware verification and board bring-up activities
• Interface with third-party vendors and open-source communities as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather software requirements, including safety and security
• Build and maintain development infrastructure, including automated testing environments
• Ensure high-quality, validated software feature delivery
• Lead rapid prototyping efforts to explore innovative hardware/software solutions

Operational Management - (20%)

• Work closely with contract manufacturers to develop test software for ECU bring-up, validation, and production testing
• Identify and mitigate technical and project execution risks
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and development processes

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