Senior HMI Software Development and Quality Engineer

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (ME); Híbrido; USD 117.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus program

401(k) company match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays

Paid parental leave

Healthcare plans

Tuition assistance

Onsite fitness

Descripción de la vacante

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a software architect and debugger to shape the Driver Experience domain for its HMI ECU projects. You will lead the software architecture development for instrument cluster software, collaborating with teams in the US, Germany, India, and beyond to deliver robust, maintainable solutions.

The role covers ideation through release, with a hybrid schedule and competitive compensation.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/EE or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience in automotive or embedded domains.
• Experience with Qt, OpenGL, and UI/UX integration.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain automotive HMI software for embedded platforms.
• Translate requirements into robust software solutions and maintainability.
• Lead architecture reviews and collaborate with global teams.

Conocimientos

Qt

C++

Embedded software

Git

CI/CD

Code reviews

Debugging

Cross-functional collab

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE

Master’s degree in CS/EE (bonus)

Herramientas

OpenGL

Jira

Confluence

AUTOSAR

Descripción del empleo

Inside the Role We are seeking a software architect and debugger to shape the future Driver Experience domain for Daimler Truck and its brands. You will lead the SW architecture development of one of our new Daimler Truck HMI ECUs (Instrument Cluster). In collaboration with our global development team, you will deliver forward-thinking, robust, and maintainable solutions for all Daimler Truck brands. Your involvement will span all development phases, including ideation, architecture, prototyping, validation and release. The Driver Experience team focuses on digital on-truck solutions and works hand in hand with design, engineering, and product strategy teams globally.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

Position Compensation and Benefits

We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000 – $150,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain automotive HMI software for embedded platforms, primarily using Qt and C++
• Implement customer-facing instrument cluster features and visualizations
• Translate system, component, and UX/UI requirements into robust software solutions
• Work closely with UX/UI designers, developers, architects, and systems engineers, located in Germany, India, and the United States, to ensure alignment between requirements, architecture, and implementation
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions
• Support software integration, debugging, and root-cause analysis across vehicle, test bench, and simulation environments
• Define, maintain, and drive adoption of software development and quality standards
• Establish coding guidelines, design principles, documentation expectations, and code-review criteria
• Conduct architecture, design, and implementation assessments to ensure compliance with defined standards
• Identify deviations, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions with the responsible development teams
• Track software quality metrics and communicate risks, trends, and improvement priorities
• Define measurable acceptance criteria for source code quality, maintainability, test coverage, and release readiness
• Support compliance with functional safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements
• Coach and mentor team members and colleagues on all aspects of development, from methodologies to execution

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field with 5 or more years of relevant software development experience
• 3 or more years of experience developing complex graphical user interfaces using technologies such as Qt, OpenGL, React, Svelte, or comparable frameworks
• Strong software engineering skills and proficiency in modern C++, object-oriented design, and maintainable software architecture
• Experience developing embedded software for automotive, industrial, or safety-critical products
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, static analysis, and automated testing
• Experience conducting code reviews and defining or applying software development standards
• Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical decisions, quality risks, and improvement actions across global teams
• Detail-oriented, proactive, reliable, and comfortable working in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field with 7 or more years of relevant software development experience
• Experience developing automotive instrument clusters, infotainment, HUDs, or similar HMI products
• Knowledge of automotive software architectures, including AUTOSAR or comparable platform concepts
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, automotive Ethernet, diagnostics, and vehicle communication interfaces
• Experience with embedded automotive platforms
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE
• Experience defining software processes and engineering governance
• Familiarity with Agile and SAFe development methodologies
• Experience leading technical communities or mentoring engineers
• Familiarity with relevant automotive development and collaboration tools, such as Vector tools, DiagnosticLink, Jira, Confluence, DOORS, XDIS, or MATLAB
• Expertise in software architecture design patterns, UML modeling, and system decomposition
• Experience in software-defined vehicle technologies and architectures
• Exposure to HMI design principles and UX considerations for instrument clusters

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration. At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

SHAPE YOUR FUTURE. CHANGE THE WORLD. Are you ready to join the inspired people who are helping shape the future of commercial vehicle manufacturing? Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions—mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more—both within our company and in our offices around the world.