Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: Southfield, Michigan
Experience Level: Expert / Senior-Level
Industry: Automotive Embedded Systems
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and self-driven Expert Software Engineer to join our automotive embedded software team, specializing in Instrument Panel / Cluster (IPC) development. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end development—from requirements analysis to design, implementation, testing, and integration.
This role requires deep expertise in safety-critical embedded software and frequent collaboration with system engineers, hardware teams, and validation teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready embedded software for next-generation vehicle platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Independently analyze, interpret, and translate software requirements into robust software designs.
Design and implement embedded software for IPC features, including:
Graphical displays
Tell-tales and indicators
Vehicle communication (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Diagnostics (UDS, OBD)
Bootloader & flashing mechanisms
System startup, shutdown, and power management
Contribute to software architecture design, component abstraction, and middleware development.
Collaborate with cross-domain software areas (HMI, bootloader, communication stacks, application logic).
Ensure compliance with automotive standards such as ASPICE and MISRA.
Perform peer code reviews, unit testing, and support system-level integration.
Work closely with Systems Engineering and Validation teams to clarify requirements and resolve complex issues.
Participate in configuration management and change control using industry-standard tools (Git, JIRA, DOORS, etc.).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ development for automotive systems.
Strong knowledge of CAN, LIN, UDS, and other automotive communication protocols.
Proven expertise in using embedded real-time systems and RTOS environments.
Ability to interpret hardware schematics and debug MCU peripheral-related issues.
Familiarity with IPC functions such as tell-tales, warnings, and display management.
Demonstrated ability to work independently across the full software lifecycle.
Hands-on experience with software development tools (debuggers, compilers, static analyzers).
Exposure to ASPICE, MISRA, and ISO 26262 (ASIL-B or above).
Preferred Skills
Experience with Vector tools (CANoe, DaVinci, EB tresos, etc.).
Knowledge of AUTOSAR, bootloaders, and system diagnostics.
Exposure to HMI frameworks and display technologies.
Experience with RTOS systems (Linux, QNX, VxWorks, or proprietary RTOS).
Automotive OEM or Tier-1 experience in cluster, infotainment, or body electronics.