Embedded Software Engineer, Drive-By-Wire

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks an Embedded Software Engineer for Drive-By-Wire to develop robust chassis control software for ECU integration on automotive hardware. You will implement functionally safe software, align software with automotive standards, and contribute to toolchains for model-based development.

Responsibilities include validation collaboration, CI-driven testing, and autonomous-vehicle bring-up with testing and calibration activities across on-vehicle and simulation environments.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in automotive engineering, computer engineering, electronics/electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in embedded automotive systems in the ADAS/AD or vehicle chassis controls.
• Experience with standards and practices such as ISO26262, MISRA-C, AUTOSAR, or similar.
• Experience in creating automated software generation toolchains.
• Experience with C programming and Simulink-based modeling using MATLAB.
• Experience with testing/calibration tools (Vector CANalyzer, CANape, Kvaser, New Eagle Raptor CAL, V-box, ETAS INCA).
• Experience with vehicle CAN networks: J1939, CAN FD, automotive Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve chassis control software for ECU integration.
• Create functionally safe software following automotive standards.
• Design toolchains for model-based software integration on ECU firmware.
• Collaborate with requirements engineers for validation readiness.
• Develop test plans and CI workflows for software releases and field testing.
• Bring-up autonomous vehicle builds and perform debugging and verification.

Skills

Embedded systems

C programming

Simulink

Automotive standards

Toolchains

Education

MS/PhD in automotive/computer/electrical engineering

Tools

Vector CANalyzer

CANape

Kvaser

New Eagle Raptor CAL

V-box

ETAS INCA

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer, Drive-By-Wire

• We are seeking a passionate Embedded Software Engineer to join our Drive-By-Wire team to build and improve chassis control software for integration onto common ECU hardware. We are looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team. You will play a critical part in building robust and functionally safe control solutions for Level 4 autonomous technology.
• This role is onsite at our Santa Clara, CA office.
• Build and improve vehicle chassis controls software for integration on common ECU hardware for vehicle controls.
• Create functionally safe software by following common automotive standards for functional safety.
• Design and propose toolchains for seamless integration of model-based application software on ECU firmware.
• Collaborate with requirements engineers to align the maturity of software and requirements for successful validation.
• Create and track software release plans as well as testing activities to achieve continuous integration of software products in vehicle and field testing.
• Bring-up for autonomous vehicle build, including troubleshooting, software testing, and verification.
• Develop and implement test plans for routine software releases and changes, including both on-vehicle and simulation testing.
• Evaluate the performance of different AV components, such as sensors, actuators, and algorithms, to ensure they meet safety and performance requirements.
• Investigate and debug issues found during testing, working with other engineers to resolve problems and improve system performance.
• Collaborate with other engineers, including software, hardware, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration and performance of AV systems.
• Integrate software and hardware components, ensuring proper functionality and performance within the overall vehicle system.
• Participate in tuning, calibration, triaging, in-vehicle testing, visualization, and post-processing of test data.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in automotive engineering, computer engineering, electronics/electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in embedded automotive systems in the field of ADAS/AD or vehicle chassis controls.
• Experience in developing and implementing full-time critical systems.
• Experience with standards and practices such as ISO26262, MISRA-C, AUTOSAR, or similar.
• Experience in creating automated software generation toolchains.
• Experience with C programming and Simulink-based modeling using MATLAB.
• Experience with various testing and calibration tools, including Vector CANalyzer, CANape, Kvaser, New Eagle Raptor CAL, V-box, and ETAS INCA.
• Experience with vehicle CAN network and configurations, J1939, CAN FD, and automotive Ethernet.