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Meyers Manx

Software and Controls Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$48.25 - $61.75/hr

Experience / Profile Embedded automotive software or controls engineer with CAN networks, diagnostics, ECU integration, body controls, HMI, calibration, and supplier-developed vehicle systems ...

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What is the difference between Embedded Automotive Software vs Automotive Firmware Developer?

AspectEmbedded Automotive SoftwareAutomotive Firmware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related; experience with embedded systemsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related; knowledge of firmware development
Work EnvironmentAutomotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, embedded system labsAutomotive electronics companies, embedded firmware teams
Industry UsageDesigning and integrating software for vehicle control units and infotainment systemsDeveloping low-level firmware for ECUs and sensors in vehicles
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Embedded Automotive Software professionals focus on developing comprehensive software solutions for vehicle systems, including control algorithms and user interfaces. Automotive Firmware Developers specialize in writing low-level firmware that directly interacts with hardware components. While both roles require embedded systems knowledge and work within the automotive industry, their focus areas differ—software integration versus hardware-level firmware development.

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Embedded Software Engineer

Resource Point LLC

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$155K - $204K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Mountain View, CA (On-site interviews)  - Client will pay

Other Project Locations (Contract): Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Pittsburgh, PA

Duration: 12+ Months

Employment Type: Full-time (FTE) or Contract (H1B transfers considered for FTE)

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a specialized focus on Client's platforms to contribute to cutting-edge automotive projects. This role involves working with sophisticated System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures and developing robust drivers and operating system layers, particularly on Linux and Yocto-based environments.

 Responsibilities:

  • Develop and optimize embedded software for Client-based automotive platforms, including NVIDIA Xavier.
  • Work extensively with Driver OS development and integration.
  • Implement and customize Linux distributions using Yocto Project for embedded automotive systems.
  • Contribute to the bring-up and optimization of System-on-Chip (SoC) functionalities.
  • Collaborate with hardware and applications teams to ensure seamless software-hardware integration.
  • Troubleshoot and debug complex issues at the driver and operating system level.
  • Potentially work with NXP S32 Series processors, understanding their application in the automotive industry (e.g., for vehicle networking, domain/zonal control, radar processing, or real-time processing).

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong experience with NVIDIA platforms, specifically Xavier.
  • Expertise in Linux embedded development and Yocto Project.
  • Proven experience in Driver OS development.
  • Solid understanding of System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
  • Familiarity with NXP S32 Series processors (e.g., S32G for vehicle networking, S32R for radar, S32Z/E for real-time control, or S32K for general-purpose automotive MCUs) is a strong plus, and an understanding of their industry applications.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or AI Engineering.