Vehicle Software Platform Engineer

Your IT Recruiter; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Your IT Recruiter is seeking a Vehicle Software Platform Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI for an onsite 6-month W2 contract. You will design and build scalable application and middleware components for next-generation vehicle software, writing production-quality C++ and Python that run on in-vehicle systems.

The role focuses on embedded Linux and QNX environments, sensor and compute integration, and collaboration with software, hardware, and systems teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Hands-on system software development on Linux and/or QNX.
• Embedded software/systems understanding and interfaces such as Ethernet/CAN.
• Proven track record shipping production software in automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics, or similar embedded domain.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement application- and middleware-level software features for AD/ADAS and connected vehicle platforms.
• Develop and maintain C++ and Python modules interfacing with sensors, compute nodes, and vehicle systems.
• Contribute to system integration, debugging, and optimization on Linux- and QNX-based environments.
• Set up or adapt build flows and related tooling.
• Collaborate across software, hardware, and systems teams; participate in code reviews and release processes for production software.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

QNX

Embedded systems

CAN

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Job description

Ann Arbor, United States | Posted on 08/05/2026

Vehicle Software Platform Engineer — Ann Arbor, MI (Onsite) | W2 Contract (6 months) | $65–$85/hr

Our client, a leader in autonomous and assisted driving, is hiring a Vehicle Software Platform Engineer to design and build scalable application and middleware components for next‑generation vehicle software systems. You'll develop core software modules, middleware, and integration layers that connect vehicle operating systems, compute platforms, and sensor data to high-level driving functions — writing production‑quality C++ and Python that runs on in‑vehicle systems.

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement application‑and middleware‑level software features for advanced driving (AD/ADAS) and connected vehicle platforms.
• Develop and maintain C++ and Python modules that interface with sensors, compute nodes, and vehicle systems.
• Contribute to system integration, debugging, and optimization on Linux‑and QNX‑based environments.
• Set up or adapt build flows and related tooling.
• Collaborate across software, hardware, and systems teams; participate in code reviews and release processes for production software.

What we’re looking for:

• 3–5+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Hands‑on system software development (drivers, filesystems, sockets) on Linux and/or QNX.
• Solid understanding of embedded software/systems and interfaces such as Ethernet and CAN.
• Proven track record shipping production software in automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics, or a nearby embedded domain.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting; a generalist who dives deep fast and learns continuously.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred.

Details:

• Location: Ann Arbor, MI — onsite 5 days/week (no remote or relocation assistance).
• Schedule: Full-time, approx. 9–5/6, EST.
• Engagement: 6-month W2 contract.
• Pay: $65–$85/hr.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.