Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive Infotainment Systems
Ability to work a W2 Assignment is Required
OVERVIEW:
Our Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Team supports the definition, design, and development of continuously improving Mobility Services. SDV is a new vehicle intelligence platform that will underpin all future innovations across a wide range of technological advancements, including EVs and expanded automated driving. This means that you can potentially put a fingerprint on the vehicles that drive down the road! Within the Software Defined Vehicle, we are developing the next generation of Embedded platform software to deliver state of the art Infotainment features on the new platform.
We are building an Infotainment Platform Software Team which is tasked with two critical roles: Co-developing, along with the supplier, the software that will run our next generation Infotainment System and developing the talent and tools necessary to allow our Company to take ownership of the resulting software stack. This team is solely responsible for developing and maintaining our entire Infotainment Software Platform. We are looking for Senior Engineers with proven knowledge in developing RTOS and Android software solutions, who are interested in applying their experience in delivering high quality software for future Automotive Infotainment Systems.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute as System Level Engineer to build, integrate, and optimize security-related Linux and Android components into an RTOS-based Infotainment solution for automotive consumer devices.
- Responsible for entire lifecycle of the security domain, including requirements, system design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the Infotainment software.
- Participate in the design of a best-in-class in-vehicle platform for Infotainment Systems.
- Follow our software development process where quality comes first and ensure that the designed solutions conform to architectural requirements such as scalability, maintainability, reliability, extensibility, usability, and security.
- Ensure communication “bridge” between various internal and external technical teams to make appropriate system-level design trade-offs, refine system requirements, and identify innovation opportunities.
- Work on new feature development, and maintenance of existing features and bug fixes.
- Collaborate with team members in software development activities utilizing the Scrum/Agile development process.
- Write clear and complete documentation.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree.
- 5 years in Software Development on RTOS/QNX and Android platforms, especially at system level, including native Android & Java framework.
- Strong experience debugging complex existing code base in C, C++, and Java.
- Experience utilizing scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
- In depth experience with Scrum/Agile software development process and SCM tools such as Git, Gerrit, and Open Grok.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering.
- Practical knowledge of computer security related technologies such as encryption, certificates, vulnerabilities detection and mitigation as well as development and management of security policies for Linux OS and various RTOS.
- Prior experience with vehicle Infotainment Systems.
- Experience with automotive and/or portable consumer electronic devices.
- 8 or more years in Software Development on RTOS/QNX and Android platforms, especially at the system level, including native Android and Java framework.
- Knowledge of Kotlin and Rust programming languages.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal and State law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.