Embedded Software Verification Engineer

Overview: You’re passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special.
You want to own your space, but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects.
The pace doesn’t scare you; it excites you.
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We’re currently on the lookout for an Embedded Software Verification Engineer with a good foundation of working on embedded real-time software sub-systems.
Responsibilities: Ramp quickly in our codebase supporting typical base layer modules – Scheduling, IO, Communication, Storage, Fault Management, Cybersecurity, and Diagnostics Work on technologies and key features for systems in the vehicle beyond our base drivers – UDS, OTA Software Update, Secure Boot, Secure Update, Communication Routing Enable production-level software development – safety, security, quality, and performance are critical to our success Utilize and improve our software development lifecycle processes Contribute to all phases of delivering software modules – plan, specify, design, implement, test, review, integrate Work closely with other teams on technical discussion or analysis – Hardware, Systems, Control, HIL Qualifications: BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering Experience with driver development on embedded systems Read and debug C Proficiency in Python (design and develop test framework and supporting tools) Analyze test results, detect issues and track root causes using embedded debugging techniques.
Work proficiently with git or other version control tools Do requirements based testing Analyze and update requirements Establish test procedures and coordinate testing of products under development Differentiators: Understanding of CAN and UART communications Familiarity with Vector CAN tools Proficiency in C (3+ years of experience) Proficiency in Jama or requirements management tools Experience with multi-core software development and synchronization paradigms Understanding of the internals of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOSs) Detailed understanding of microarchitecture of cores, memories, and peripheral units Experience developing software for automotive functional safety (ISO 26262) Experience with special modules – bootloaders, hardware security modules (HSMs), low power controllers, safety monitors Understanding of Industry standard verification processes (i.
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Automotive SPICE Candidates must have current U.
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work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada.
This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.
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