Contract International Software Engineer Jobs in Riverside, CA

Job Summary:
ElDorado National California Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer responsible for the design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of software systems for Electric Vehicles. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure efficient and secure software operations while mentoring junior developers.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and manage Electric Vehicle (EV) software requirements and specifications.
• Design and implement software systems and components for applications and platforms using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
• Develop and execute testing and diagnostics for software products and systems, primarily for EV applications.
• Troubleshoot software-related issues in components, communication, and vehicle systems.
• Resolve complex technical challenges in component development, system integration, and deployment.
• Improve software engineering processes through standardized procedures, documentation and related tools.
• Proactively mitigate project delays by providing short-term solutions for design/implementation issues.
• Support system configuration, including installation, training, and setup for end-users or internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Manufacturing, Service) to design, implement, and troubleshoot new technologies/features.
• Participate in business travel for engineering purposes, including international trips (e.g., to China) as needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related field (required). Equivalent education or experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, preferably in the automotive industry.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with software design tools (e.g., Simulink, Stateflow)
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with data logging & analysis tools (e.g., CANalyzer)
• Proven track record in troubleshooting and optimizing complex vehicle software systems.
• Hands-on experience in vehicle control software, preferably EV controls (e.g., VCU, BMS).
• Familiarity with cross-functional project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Practical knowledge in software engineering & automotive engineering
• Skills in translating vehicle-level requirements into software requirements.
• Proficient in creating software design documents (e.g., High-Level Design, SRS, UML)
• Profound knowledge of vehicle software design and development.
• Experience in implementing high-quality, reliable, and standards-compliant software code (e.g., MISRA, MAAB).
• Proficiency with software development tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, GitHub).
• Strong Model-Based Development (MBD) skills for software implementation.
• Expertise in root cause analysis for vehicle system failures, particularly in EV systems.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for embedded software.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting software performance metrics (e.g., execution time, CPU load).
• Strict adherence to software safety standards and regulations (e.g., ISO26262)
• Precision-focused approach to software validation
• Implementation of quality control measures for software systems
• Ability to manage multiple software design projects
• On-time delivery of software system solutions
• Effective communication with cross-functional engineering teams
• Hands-on experience with software test equipment (e.g., Simulink Test)
• Knowledge of the unit testing and mitigation techniques
• Prototyping and validation of software systems
• Optimization of software designs for cost/performance
• Implementation of process improvements in software development
• Staying current with software engineering advancements
Preferred:
• Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) or certification in Software Engineering or related technologies.
Company:
Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National - California) is a leading U.S. Founded in 1991, the company is headquartered in Riverside, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.