Automotive Software Platforms Application Engineer

As an Automotive Software Platforms Application Lead, the job demands the development and integration of software platforms for next-generation vehicles. Expertise in Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Architectures, QNX, Linux, and Zephyr will be crucial in leading a team to design, develop, and maintain robust and secure automotive software systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Platform Development

  : Design, configure, and optimize automotive platforms using QNX, Linux, and Zephyr, including Microservices, bootloaders, kernels, and user-space applications on Nvidia, Qualcomm or similar SoC platforms.

• Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Integration

  : Implement and manage distributed platforms, ensuring seamless integration with vehicle hardware and software components. Establish automotive processing and connectivity applications based on service oriented architectures, COVESSA VSS specs and protocols like MQTT, gRPC, SOME/IP and DDS.

• Leadership

  : Lead and mentor software engineers, providing technical guidance, review comments and ensuring project milestones are met.

• Security and Compliance

  : Ensure all platforms meet industry security standards and compliance requirements, such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 [1].

• Collaboration

  : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, product managers, and quality assurance teams, to deliver high-quality automotive platform solutions.

• Innovation and Improvement

  : Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve platform performance and capabilities.

• Documentation

  : Maintain comprehensive documentation for all platform development processes and configurations.

Qualifications:

• Education

  : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience

  : 10 to 15 years of experience in embedded systems development, with a focus on automotive platforms.

• Technical Skills

  :
• Proficiency in QNX, Linux, and Zephyr.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience in SDV concepts and implementations.
• Knowledge of automotive security standards and best practices.

• Soft Skills

  : Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Certifications

  : Relevant certifications in automotive safety/security or embedded systems are a plus.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience working with SDV startups or in the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience with over-the-air (OTA) updates and vehicle-to-cloud communication.
• Preferably worked on Qualcomms display or sensor frameworks
• Experience with Eclipse KUKSA for developing and deploying vehicle applications.
• Familiarity with Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) architecture.
• Autosar experience (Adaptive and Classic platform) is a preferred additional skillset