Embedded Software Engineer

Title: Embedded Software Integration Engineer

Location: Palo Alto, CA (4 days onsite - Fridays remote)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract to hire

Client: Ford

Interview Mode:

• 2 rounds
• They will have to do a state machine diagram on glider and then with KCS
• Candidates must design and draw a state machine diagram based on a provided scenario.
• Ability to visually construct a state machine is a key requirement.
• If they pass, final with client

Job Description:

Summary of applicable skills:

• 10+ years of embedded software and systems engineering experience with strong C/C++ and Python development across automotive, firmware, and safety-critical platforms.
• Extensive automotive background from General Motors, supporting QNX and Android vehicle platforms, leading hardware/software integration, root-cause analysis, and system-level performance validation.
• Hands-on experience with CAN, LIN, ECU/ECM architectures, vehicle networking, embedded diagnostics, UART, SPI, I2C, and functional safety standards including ISO 26262 and ASIL-D.
• Proven track record translating complex system requirements into scalable test, validation, and observability solutions, supporting OTA software releases and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and integration expertise across hardware and software domains, with experience debugging complex embedded systems, analyzing field data, and driving technical decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the evolution of body controls software architecture, crafting innovative solutions and defining hardware/software interfaces.
• Orchestrate early-stage hardware and software integration, meticulously validating system performance against stringent requirements.
• Translate high-level vehicle objectives into precise software specifications for body control systems.
• Leverage field data insights to continuously refine and optimize the performance of body control systems.
• Collaborate with validation teams to architect comprehensive test strategies for body control functionalities.
• Diagnose and resolve intricate hardware/software interactions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assess the impact of design modifications on body control systems, synthesizing implications for hardware and software components
• Champion functional safety by executing DFMEA and HARA analyses for body control systems.
• Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams, steering technical decisions related to electrical, software, manufacturing, and mechanical aspects of body controls.
• Facilitate cross-functional understanding of system interdependencies, ensuring seamless integration across vehicle domains.

Qualifications:

• A technical degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering).
• Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities in complex, networked embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data for system optimization.
• Familiarity with hardware and software development lifecycles.
• Proven experience leading collaborative engineering projects.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and mechatronic systems.
• Experience with CAN and/or LIN communication protocols and associated tools.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, HARA, and fault tree analysis methodologies.

Preferred:

• Experience with a broad range of body control systems, including doors, trunk, frunk, windows, seating, lighting, mirrors, wipers, heaters, steering wheel controls, and other actuators and sensors.
• Experience with vehicle software organizations and working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with overall functionality and performance of body controls systems throughout a product's lifecycle.
• Experience with electric vehicle systems and architectures.
• A passion for automotive technology and a desire to shape the future of vehicle experiences.