Software Engineer 1

Job ID
131510
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Pay Rate
$50 - $70 an hour
Location
Newark, California, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Software Engineer 1 for a contract opportunity with our client in Newark, California.

Overview

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in automotive systems, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting both software and hardware development in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on support for internal development fleet vehicles and customer vehicles.
  • Collaborate daily and weekly with validation engineers and suppliers to resolve issues.
  • Diagnose and root cause software bugs and hardware issues using tools such as Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), Data Identifier (DID) values, telemetry data via Grafana, and Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer).
  • Support software and hardware development teams with troubleshooting and integration.
  • Create and manage issue reports and track resolution progress.
  • Participate in on-call rotations one weekend per month.
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
  • Actively contribute to team meetings and technical discussions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 1-3 years of experience in automotive systems.

Requirements

  • Experience with CAN bus and vehicle diagnostics.
  • Strong customer service skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Background in software and hardware development support.
  • Familiarity with BLE, NFC, LF, and UWB technologies.
  • Proven experience in automotive systems; EV experience is a plus.
  • Prior experience working with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Ability to work independently with an ownership mindset and active personality.
  • Potential travel as needed (1-2x during assignment).

Preferred Requirements

  • Strong communication and networking skills.
  • Friendly, collaborative team player and fast learner.

Shift

8:30am-5:30pm PST, Mon-Fri, Onsite



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.

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We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance 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.

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