Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Software

Plusai; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly? (not stated)

Job summary

Plusai is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to join the runtime team responsible for on-vehicle AD system integration, AUTOSAR stack work, and core feature development. You will implement CAN interfaces, UDS/DEM diagnostics, and bring-up new vehicle platforms and actuators, with frequent travel to partner proving grounds.

You will also diagnose issues, optimize performance, and document results for customer validation, collaborating across cross-functional teams to meet quality

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in C programming and embedded software development.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for on-vehicle testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Integrate CAN DBCs into AUTOSAR stack across vehicle platforms.
• Maintain and fine-tune autonomous safety features within AUTOSAR.
• Design and implement AUTOSAR UDS and DEM stack.
• Develop autonomous software diagnostics stack and DTC reporting.
• Troubleshoot vehicle and system issues with partners and internal teams.
• Support new vehicle platform bring-up, flashing, sensor/ECU configuration.
• Create and execute vehicle tests and testing campaigns.
• Travel up to 50% for on-vehicle testing and validation.
• Ensure QMS compliance and drive process improvements.

Skills

C Programming

Linux

AUTOSAR

Embedded Software

DTC/UDS design

Diagnostics

Test planning

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Master's/PhD in Computer Science/Mechatronics/EE

Tools

Lauterbach

ISystem

Vector CANalyzer

Vector CANoe

GIT

Job description

This role will be part of the runtime team which is responsible for the entire on-vehicle AD system integration, optimization, and core feature development. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally to define and implement sensor & vehicle interface CAN integration, diagnostics in AutoSAR safety domain, etc. You will also be responsible for the new vehicle platform and actuators integration, develop tools and procedures for new vehicle bring-up, and regular travel to our partner's proving ground to do on-vehicle testing and validation.

Responsibilities:

• Integrate CAN DBCs from different vehicle platforms and sensors into AUTOSAR communication stack
• Maintain and fine-tune autonomous safety features implemented within the AUTOSAR stack
• Design and implement AUTOSAR UDS and DEM (Diagnostic Event Manager) stack
• Design and Implement autonomous software diagnostics stack and DTC codes, with event-chain based reporting capability
• Support on-demand troubleshoot of vehicle and system related issues reported by external partners, internal testing / operations team, or diagnostic tools.
• Support new vehicle platform integration and bring-up activities, such as flashing and configuring of sensors and ECUs, resolving vehicle integration issues, data collection, parameter tuning, etc.
• Create and execute vehicle tests and testing plans/campaigns per internal and customer requirements.
• Execute development tests in coordination with test management and developers.
• Travel up to 50% of the time to support on-vehicle testing of embedded systems and autonomous driving stacks.
• Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company's Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.

Required Skills:

• Masters or Phd in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in C Programming
• Self-motivated and passionate about autonomous driving
• Willingness to travel and work in different environments, including on and around Class-8 commercial vehicles
• Proficient in Linux and GIT development workflow
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems and embedded software best practices, with hands-on experience in AUTOSAR
• Familiarity with embedded SW debugging tools (Lauterbach, ISystem, etc.), Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.)
• Clear understanding of communication protocols in automotive like CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, SPI, Ethernet, and diagnostic protocols like UDS and J1939
• Hands-on experience in DTC / UDS design and AutoSAR DEM (Diagnostic Event Manager) implementation for Autonomous / ADAS systems, including Diagnostic Event Chain implementation
• Understanding of different Level of SW testing and experience in building automation testing infrastructure
• Proven teamwork, communication, analytical, and systematic working skills

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Python and C++ programming
• Understanding of autonomous driving software stack
• Basic understanding of different sensor concepts (camera/lidar/radar/gps/imu)
• Basic understanding of hardware / electronics, familiar with vehicle harnesses
• Experience with Infineon Aurix MCU and automotive high-performance SOC embedded systems

$130,000 - $180,000 a year

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