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Software Engineer III Location: Riverside, CA Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 Position Summary ... Develop and manage Electric Vehicle (EV) software requirements and specifications. * Design and ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for electric vehicle software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Electric Vehicle Software Engineer vs Battery Management System Engineer?

AspectElectric Vehicle Software EngineerBattery Management System Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related; programming skillsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering; specialized knowledge in battery systems
Work EnvironmentAutomotive R&D labs, software development teamsBattery system design labs, automotive suppliers
Industry UsageDevelops vehicle control software, infotainment, and powertrain systemsDesigns and tests battery management algorithms and hardware

The Electric Vehicle Software Engineer focuses on developing software for various vehicle systems, while the Battery Management System Engineer specializes in designing and optimizing battery control systems. Both roles require technical expertise and often collaborate within the automotive industry, but they target different components of electric vehicles.

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Software Engineer - Battery Electric Vehicle

Denton, TX • On-site

PACCAR Inc
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$125 - $150/hr

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Posted 7 days ago

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

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Software Engineer - Battery Electric Vehicle

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Company: PACCAR

Company Information

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability, and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Job Responsibilities
  • Own vehicle-level software readiness across all ECUs, ensuring software meets plant and customer expectations
  • Ensure software release milestones and integration schedule are maintained
  • Coordinate software features, dependencies, and interactions across ECUs to ensure successful vehicle-level integration
  • Lead vehicle level Go/NoGo reviews and hold ECU owners accountable for software content, validation evidence, defect status, and release commitments
  • Monitor integration risks, blockers, and open defects; escape issues as needed.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in vehicle software flashing
  • Drive continuous improvement of software release quality, processes, and customer experience using lessons learned from development, production, and field performance
  • Up to 10% travel can be expected
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related engineering field
  • 7+ years of experience in automotive engineering or related field
  • Understanding of vehicle electrical architecture, ECUs, CAN/CAN-FD, automotive communication networks
  • Experience with software development, validation, and defect management
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PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Your next career move is waiting at PACCAR whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services. Join the PACCAR team today!

Industry

Motor vehicle manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bellevue, WA, US

Year founded

1905

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