Senior Embedded Diagnostics Engineer - Heavy-Duty Vehicles

recruitAbility; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Career growth support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Our client, a premier innovator in software and diagnostics, seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead diagnostic solutions across embedded, PC, and mobile platforms in heavy-duty vehicles. You’ll shape system architecture, drive integration, and mentor teams to deliver secure, high-quality products.

Requirements include 5+ years in embedded automotive software, strong C++ skills, CAN/CAN FD and UDS/J1939/DoIP knowledge, and experience with PC drivers and SDKs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in embedded systems or automotive software.
• Proficiency in object-oriented C++ and multithreaded design.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle protocols: CAN, CAN FD, ISO 15765-2, UDS, J1939, DoIP.
• Experience with low-level PC drivers and third-party SDK integration.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS.

Responsibilities

• Lead driver, firmware, and application software development for vehicle communication devices.
• Define requirements, system architecture, and integration strategies across hardware and software.
• Develop and enhance API drivers aligned with industry standards.
• Ensure cybersecurity, functional safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with OEMs, fleets, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver diagnostic solutions.

Skills

Embedded systems

Vehicle diagnostics

C++

Multithreaded design

PC API / drivers

CAN / CAN FD

UDS / J1939 / DoIP

USB drivers

NDIS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, CS

Tools

Docker

Podman

Job description

Our client, a premier innovator in software and diagnostics, seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead diagnostic solutions across embedded, PC, and mobile platforms in heavy-duty vehicles. You’ll shape system architecture, drive integration, and mentor teams to deliver secure, high-quality products.

Requirements include 5+ years in embedded automotive software, strong C++ skills, CAN/CAN FD and UDS/J1939/DoIP knowledge, and experience with PC drivers and SDKs.