ECG Software Design & Release Engineer

HTC Global Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) matching

Group Life and Disability insurance

Professional Development opportunities

Wellness programs

Other perks

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks an ECG Software Design & Release Engineer to lead delivery, integration, and validation of gateway software across next-generation vehicle architectures. You will liaise with software teams, program management, and suppliers to ensure high-quality releases and successful vehicle launches.

The role requires automotive embedded systems expertise, strong project management, and collaboration skills to drive post-launch improvements and risk mitigation across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in automotive software development, integration, or design & release engineering.
• Experience with vehicle electrical architectures.
• Experience with Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers and software delivery timelines.
• Experience participating in or leading vehicle launches.
• Troubleshooting software issues in manufacturing, testing, or labs.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, and networking standards.
• Experience using Jira and GitHub.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery, integration, and validation of gateway software within vehicle programs.
• Manage execution to meet project requirements, quality standards, and milestones.
• Support vehicle launches through timely software integration and validation.
• Manage software maintenance, updates, and post-launch improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Promote Agile methodologies to improve delivery efficiency.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to troubleshoot, flash, test, and validate software.
• Conduct validation on simulation platforms and test vehicles to improve quality.
• Use connected vehicle data for root-cause analysis and data-driven decisions.
• Identify and mitigate software development and integration risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Agile

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Job description

Overview / Summary

The ECG Software Design & Release Engineer is responsible for leading the delivery, integration, and validation of gateway software across next-generation vehicle architectures. This role serves as a key liaison between software development teams, program management, and external suppliers to ensure high-quality software delivery, successful vehicle launches, and continuous post-launch improvements. The ideal candidate combines expertise in automotive embedded systems with strong project management and collaboration skills.

Job Description

Job Title

ECG Software Design & Release Engineer

Overview / Summary

The ECG Software Design & Release Engineer is responsible for leading the delivery, integration, and validation of gateway software across next-generation vehicle architectures. This role serves as a key liaison between software development teams, program management, and external suppliers to ensure high-quality software delivery, successful vehicle launches, and continuous post-launch improvements. The ideal candidate combines expertise in automotive embedded systems with strong project management and collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, integration, and validation of gateway software within vehicle programs.
• Manage technical execution to ensure software releases meet project requirements, quality standards, and program milestones.
• Support successful vehicle launches through timely software integration and functional validation.
• Manage software maintenance, updates, and ongoing improvements to address post-launch issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and program stakeholders to support efficient software delivery.
• Champion Agile methodologies to streamline development processes and improve delivery efficiency.
• Partner with program management teams to establish and optimize processes that support on‑time software delivery.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support to troubleshoot, flash, test, and validate software at the system level.
• Perform validation activities on simulation platforms and test vehicles to collect diagnostic data and improve software quality.
• Utilize connected vehicle data and telemetry to support root‑cause analysis, engineering problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Identify, assess, and manage software development and integration risks, implementing mitigation plans as needed.
• Escalate critical risks and issues to appropriate stakeholders for timely resolution.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and effective problem‑solving within the team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive software development, software integration, or Systems/Design & Release Engineering.
• Experience working with vehicle electrical architectures.
• Experience working with Tier-1 and/or Tier-2 suppliers and managing software delivery timelines.
• Experience participating in or leading vehicle launch activities.
• Experience troubleshooting software issues in manufacturing, testing, or laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, and networking protocols and standards.
• Experience using Jira and GitHub.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

• Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Group Life and Disability insurance
• Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• a variety of other perks

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.