In-Vehicle Network Engineer

Hashlist; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hashlist is seeking an In-Vehicle Network Engineer specializing in Ethernet and CAN to help define and release core communication building blocks for next-generation vehicle architectures. Two openings exist—one focused on Ethernet, one on CAN networking—with a hybrid work model.

You will collaborate with design and release engineers, ensure network stack alignment with requirements, and develop tools to streamline delivery of network artifacts across vehicle programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in software engineering with a focus on embedded systems.
• 2+ years in distributed systems (automotive, defense, industrial, IoT or similar).
• 2+ years applying network architecture, protocols and communication standards, with an emphasis on Ethernet or CAN.
• 2+ years with network analysis and simulation tools.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available).
• Nice to have: Master’s degree, SOA and/or CAN signaling principles, TDD with Gherkin, 3+ years with automotive embedded OSes.
• Nice to have: E2E protection, Network Management, automotive Ethernet software components, CAN and Ethernet tooling with DBC and/or ARXML, LLMs / AI

Responsibilities

• Ensure downstream development teams deliver network stack software in line with defined requirements.
• Develop and deliver network requirements that improve the underlying operation of in-vehicle networks.
• Debug anomalies caused by network software errors or non-compliance with internal standards.
• Design and maintain scripts and tools that make delivery of network artifacts more efficient.
• Work with Design & Release Engineers across vehicle programs to facilitate software delivery from suppliers.
• Collaborate with network stack suppliers to ensure ECU software complies with requirements.

Skills

Ethernet networking

CAN networking

Embedded systems

Distributed systems

Network analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (nice-to-have)

Tools

Network simulators

CAN tooling (DBC/ARXML)

ECU software tooling

Job description

We are looking for an In-Vehicle Network Engineer (Ethernet / CAN). There are two openings at a major automotive manufacturer: one focused on Ethernet, one on CAN networking. Both help define and release the core communication building blocks of a next-generation vehicle architecture.

• Working model: Hybrid
• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent or Freelance

Responsibilities:

• Ensure downstream development teams deliver network stack software in line with defined requirements
• Develop and deliver network requirements that improve the underlying operation of in-vehicle networks
• Debug anomalies caused by network software errors or non-compliance with internal standards
• Design and maintain scripts and tools that make delivery of network artifacts more efficient
• Work with Design & Release Engineers across vehicle programs to facilitate software delivery from suppliers
• Collaborate with network stack suppliers to ensure ECU software complies with requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years in software engineering with a focus on embedded systems
• 2+ years in distributed systems (automotive, defense, industrial, IoT, IT or similar)
• 2+ years applying network architecture, protocols and communication standards, with an emphasis on Ethernet or CAN
• 2+ years with network analysis and simulation tools
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available)
• Nice to have: Master’s degree, SOA and/or CAN signaling principles, TDD with Gherkin, 3+ years with automotive embedded OSes
• Nice to have: E2E protection, Network Management, automotive Ethernet software components, CAN and Ethernet tooling with DBC and/or ARXML, LLMs / AI