Principal engineer � Automotive embedded

Katalyst CRO; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Novi, MI is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer for automotive applications. The role focuses on developing software in C for microcontrollers from Renesas, NXP or Infineon, and aligning with OEM specifications and Tier-1 partners.

You will contribute to requirements derivation, coordinate with suppliers, and lead a small team of engineers. The candidate should have 8+ years in automotive embedded development, familiarity with Android OS on automotive SoCs, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience in automotive embedded systems.
• Proficient in C for microcontrollers (Renesas, NXP, Infineon).
• Hands-on experience deriving software requirements from OEM specifications.
• Experience communicating and coordinating with Tier-1 suppliers and/or OEM customers.
• Leadership experience leading a team of 5+ engineers.
• Basic understanding of Android OS-based software on automotive SoCs (e.g., Qualcomm, Samsung Exynos).

Skills

Embedded C

Requirements derivation

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Android automotive

Job description

• 8+ years of experience in software development for automotive embedded systems using C language on microcontrollers like Renesas / NXP/ Infineon
• Hands-on experience deriving software requirements from OEM specifications.
• Experience communicating and coordinating with Tier-1 suppliers and/or OEM customers.
• Experience leading a team of size 5 or more
• Basic understanding of Android OS-based software on automotive SoC platforms, such as Qualcomm Samsung Exynos.