Vehicle Software Platform Engineer

5 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States SGF Global Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

We are looking for a Vehicle Software Platform Engineer to joinour client´s team developing a scalable, data-driven approach to autonomous and assisted driving.

In this role, you will focus on developing robust, sophisticated software platforms and tooling that underpin the functionality of modern vehicles.

We're looking for a candidate with a strong software development background in embedded, robotics, or automotive systems and the ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative, and intercultural environment.

As a Vehicle Software Platform Engineer, you'll:

  • Work with the team to design, implement, test, and integrate features into the AD/ADAS vehicle platform.
  • Set up or adapt build flows and other relevant tooling.
  • Be excited about working hands-on in a fast-paced environment on software closely connected to operating systems, compute hardware, sensors, and vehicles.
  • Be ready to dive in and learn across the technology stack and leverage experience to develop solutions with sound design principles, extensibility, and safety in mind.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred
  • 3-5+ years of relevant work experience
  • A proven track record of shipping production software in this domain or related industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics)
  • Strong C++ and Python programming skills
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
  • Generalist attitude with proven ability to dive deep fast and willingness to learn continuously

Nice-to-Have:

  • Excellent understanding of embedded software and systems (automotive, aerospace, robotics, etc.) and related interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, etc.)
  • Experience with system software development (e.g.drivers, filesystems, sockets) on Linux and/or QNX


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