Senior Embedded Software & DevOps Engineer – Powertrain

Stellantis

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Tuition reimbursement
18 paid volunteer hours per year
Competitive retirement savings plans

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills seeks an experienced Senior Embedded Software & DevOps Engineer to drive safety-critical embedded software for powertrain systems. You’ll evaluate compiler/toolchains, optimize configurations, and coordinate across teams to deliver efficient software across multiple architectures.

You’ll develop embedded C/C++ for automotive powertrain, support full lifecycle processes, build automated CI/CD pipelines, and analyze build outputs with industry tools.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software development, compiler/toolchain engineering, DevOps, or related automotive software domains.
  • Strong proficiency in embedded C and C++, including both hand-coded and auto-generated software.
  • Experience with embedded software development for automotive systems, including RTOS and bare-metal programming.
  • Expertise with compiler technologies, cross-compilation environments, and embedded software toolchains.
  • Strong understanding of: Compiler optimizations and flags; Generated assembly code analysis; Linker scripts and map files; Build systems and automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ software for automotive powertrain applications.
  • Support compiler/toolchain evaluation, configuration, optimization, and maintenance.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration.
  • Analyze compiler optimizations, generated assembly code, linker scripts, and build outputs.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks for embedded software.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality, performance, and compliance.
  • Perform debugging, validation, and integration using industry-standard tools.

Skills

Embedded C/C++
RTOS
Compiler toolchains
DevOps
CI/CD
Automotive software
Cross-functional teamwork
Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink
Trace32/dSPACE
Vector tools
Git/GitHub
Jenkins
CMake/Bazel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software & DevOps Engineer to join our automotive software team focused on powertrain systems. In this role, you will develop safety-critical embedded application software while supporting compiler and toolchain evaluation, configuration, and optimization across multiple processor architectures. You will collaborate across engineering teams to deliver high-quality, efficient, and scalable software solutions throughout the full development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ software for automotive powertrain applications
  • Support compiler/toolchain evaluation, configuration, optimization, and maintenance
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration
  • Analyze compiler optimizations, generated assembly code, linker scripts, and build outputs
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks for embedded software
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality, performance, and compliance
  • Perform debugging, validation, and integration using industry-standard tools
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software development, compiler/toolchain engineering, DevOps, or related automotive software domains.
  • Strong proficiency in embedded C and C++, including both hand-coded and auto-generated software.
  • Experience with embedded software development for automotive systems, including real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming.
  • Expertise with compiler technologies, cross-compilation environments, and embedded software toolchains.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Compiler optimizations and compiler flags
    • Generated assembly code analysis
    • Linker scripts and map files
    • Build systems and automation frameworks
  • Experience with automotive-grade microcontrollers/processors such as ARM Cortex-R/M, Infineon AURIX, NXP S32, PowerPC, RISC‑V, or TriCore.
  • Familiarity with AUTOSAR software development, including software component configuration, code generation, and integration.
  • Hands‑on experience with model‑based development tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, TargetLink, and Embedded Coder.
  • Experience with software debugging and validation tools such as Trace32, dSPACE, Vector tools, or equivalent HIL systems.
  • Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and UDS.
  • Familiarity with static code analysis and coding standard compliance tools such as Coverity, Polyspace, and MISRA C/C++.
  • Experience with build systems and scripting tools such as CMake, Make, SCons, Bazel, Python, Bash, Shell scripting, and Makefiles.
  • Experience using version control and source code management tools such as Git/GitHub, SVN, RTC, Accurev, PVCS, TFS, or PTC.
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows development environments.
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices using tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, CircleCI, Zuul, Artifactory, or Nexus.
  • Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and workflow management tools such as Jira or RTC.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
Technical Skills
  • Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, Bash, Shell scripting
  • Embedded Development: AUTOSAR, RTOS, bare‑metal systems, model‑based development
  • Automotive Tools: System Desk, ETAS ISOLAR, MXAM, BTC, Trace32, dSPACE, Vector
  • CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, TeamCity, CircleCI, Zuul
  • SCM Tools: Git, SVN, RTC, TFS, Accurev, PVCS
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Configuration Management: Ansible, Puppet, Chef
  • Monitoring Tools: Grafana, Nagios
  • Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, Windows
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong understanding of ISO 26262 and safety‑critical automotive software development processes.
  • Experience with tool qualification and certification for automotive software toolchains.
  • Knowledge of ASPICE, AUTOSAR architecture, and MISRA C/C++ standards.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies and virtualized software development/testing environments.
  • Familiarity with application software diagnostics, calibration, and performance optimization.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration infrastructure for embedded systems.
  • Exposure to cloud‑native development workflows and containerized build/test environments.
  • Experience designing scalable data processing or software automation solutions.
  • Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or cross‑functional technical coordination experience.
Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well‑being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood - including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work‑life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut‑down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We Help You Plan For The Future With
  • An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch‑Up plans
  • An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer‑provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan refinancing programs
  • 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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