Embedded Automotive VCU Software Engineer

Bot-Auto

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Bot Auto in Houston, TX, seeks a VCU Software Engineer to design, implement, and validate embedded software for advanced vehicle control systems. You will work across requirements, architecture, model-based development, and AUTOSAR integration, with MIL/SIL/HIL validation across simulation and vehicle environments.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, and experience with vehicle networks (CAN/CAN-FD) and diagnostic protocols.

Qualifications

  • Embedded software for automotive/robotics or safety-critical real-time systems.
  • Strong embedded C/C++ skills and real-time systems knowledge.
  • Model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink.
  • In-vehicle networks and diagnostics including CAN/CAN-FD and UDS.
  • Experience with AUTOSAR Classic and integration.
  • Version control, code review and automated testing practices.

Responsibilities

  • Own VCU software lifecycle from requirements through release and field support.
  • Define system and software requirements, interfaces, and safety behaviors.
  • Translate vehicle requirements into testable software specs with traceability.
  • Collaborate with controls, hardware, validation, and service teams to improve performance and reliability.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Ownership
Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in CS / EE / CE / Automotive Eng / Robotics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
AUTOSAR Classic
CAN/CAN-FD
UDS/XCP
CI/CD tooling

Job description

Bot Auto in Houston, TX, seeks a VCU Software Engineer to design, implement, and validate embedded software for advanced vehicle control systems. You will work across requirements, architecture, model-based development, and AUTOSAR integration, with MIL/SIL/HIL validation across simulation and vehicle environments.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, and experience with vehicle networks (CAN/CAN-FD) and diagnostic protocols.

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