Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

PACCAR; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company renowned in commercial vehicles and related services. The Application Software Engineer - Embedded Systems leads DevOps initiatives, architecting CI/CD pipelines, automated build/test systems, and engineering processes to improve quality and traceability.

This role collaborates across software, systems, and verification teams to support ASPICE goals and best practices. The position is based in Kirkland, WA, with up to 10% travel for domestic and

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years in automotive or commercial vehicle software release or similar industry background.
• Proficient in MATLAB and/or Simulink.
• Expert with Jenkins, CI, GIT, AZURE, and requirements management tools.
• Strong coding experience in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or JavaScript.
• Experience with software documentation and engineering change notices.
• Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma and related methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps initiatives to enable scalable embedded software development.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines and source control strategies.
• Develop internal apps, dashboards, and developer tools.
• Create and maintain automated build, test systems, and engineering processes.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and verification teams on requirements specs.
• Release embedded systems software and architecture for heavy trucks.
• Develop interfaces, APIs, databases, and services to support automation.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

GIT

Azure CI

Jenkins

JavaScript

Requirements Mgmt

Education

B.S. in EE/CE/CS or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

IBM Rational Rhapsody

IBM Rational DOORS

Canoe/Vector Tools

Visio

HP Quality Center

CAN/SAE J1939/LIN

CMake/MSBuild/Maven

Job description

The Application Software Engineer - Embedded Systems is responsible for leading DevOps initiatives that enable efficient, scalable, and high-quality embedded software development. This includes architecting and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, source control strategies, automated build and test systems, development infrastructure, and engineering processes. Working collaboratively across software, systems, and verification teams, this role drives continuous improvement initiatives that accelerate development cycles, improve product quality, strengthen traceability and compliance, and support the organization's ASPICE goals and software engineering best practices.

Location

Kirkland, WA

Job Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or similar tools.
• Develop and maintain internal applications, dashboards, and developer tools using modern front-end and back-end technologies.
• Develop embedded software models using MATLAB/Simulink/State flow per design of the software for next-generation electronic control units
• Integrate unit, integration, and regression tests, static analysis, code coverage, and quality reporting.
• Review and implement software modifications to repair defects discovered during validation and testing
• Monitor pipeline performance and improve reliability, speed, and resource usage.
• Work with system architects, and software architects to develop and maintain software-level technical requirements specifications
• Design and release of embedded systems software and software architecture for heavy commercial trucks
• Design and integrate user interfaces, APIs, databases, and services that support engineering automation, reporting, and workflow improvements.
• Travel up to 10% (domestic & international)

Qualifications & Skills

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or in a related field
• 5+ years of experience in the development & release of automotive or commercial vehicle software or a similar industry-related background
• Proficient with MATLAB and/or Simulink
• Expert with Jenkins, continuous integration, GIT, AZURE, and Requirements Management tools
• Strong coding experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, and/or JavaScript
• Experience creating documentation including software requirements specifications, and engineering change notices
• Solid understanding of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• PE license.
• Experience with PVS Studio, Bullseye Code Coverage, or similar quality tools
• Experience with automotive or commercial vehicle networks, such as CAN, SAE J1939, and LIN
• Experience using IBM Rational Rhapsody, IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Rational Team Concert, Canoe/Vector Tools, Visio, and/or HP Quality Center
• Experience/Knowledge of ARXML, ISO 26262, ISO 15504/ASPICE compliance
• Familiarity with CMake, MSBuild, or Maven

About PACCAR

PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

About Global PACCAR Electronics

The Global PACCAR Electronics organization supports Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF by transforming how control systems and vehicle software are developed for commercial vehicle applications.

PACCAR Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive PTO- minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending account(FSA) and health account (HSA)
• Paid short-and-long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future. The salary range for the Application Software Engineer - Embedded Systems is $90,400 - $141,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.