Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

California, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeSenior$150,000–$200,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer will focus on finding, reproducing, and debugging software and hardware issues within automotive ECUs, and developing regression tests. This role involves supporting the setup, configuration, and maintenance of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setups for ADAS and autonomous driving systems. Key responsibilities include debugging issues across ECUs and interfaces, implementing fixes, documenting bugs, and defining HIL system architecture. The position requires proficiency in C/C++ and Python, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and experience with embedded systems, communication protocols, and scripting. A minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded software development and HIL systems is required.

Description:

The focus of this role is to find, reproduce, and debug software and hardware issues and derive regression tests for automotive ECUs. This role will support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of HIL setups for ADAS and autonomous driving systems. Structured troubleshooting, and strong coordination skills are important. This position collaborates with teams in multiple countries and time zones and therefore may require availability during early morning or late evening hours.

Debug software, hardware, and communication issues across ECUs and interfaces
Implement bug fixes or configuration updates
Define regression tests where applicable
Reproduce and document bugs
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation while using version control systems
Support setup and configuration of HIL setups with multiple ECUs and sensors
Work with wiring diagrams, communication networks
Define HIL system architecture
Configure real-time simulation tools (e.g. Vector CANoe)

Requirements:

Required Skills:

Proficiency in C/C++ and Python in automotive or robotics domains
Strong analytical and conceptual problem-solving capabilities
Effective planning, organization, and time management
Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset
Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast paced environments paced environments
Solid understanding of embedded systems
Ability to troubleshoot software, communication, and hardware issues
Experience reading wiring diagrams, schematics, and signal traces
Familiarity with scripting (Python, CAPL, or similar)
Good understanding of network communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP)
A minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded software development, HIL systems, ECU integration

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, robotics, Mechatronics, or related field

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and automotive Ethernet
Experience building or maintaining HIL environments
Familiarity with Vector Tools (e.g. CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape)
Experience with diagnostics, flashing, calibration tools, and embedded test benches, JTAG debugging, DoIP
Familiarity with RTOS-based systems (FreeRTOS, QNX, or similar)
Understanding of ADAS/AD systems
Exposure to CI/CD (e.g. Gitlab, Jenkins)
Basic experience with power distribution and ECU hardware constraints
Experience with Jira, Codebeamer or similar

Master’s Degree in a related engineering discipline

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