Independent Contractor Software Developer Jobs in Dearborn Heights, MI

Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) group supports the definition, design, & development of continuously improving mobility services. SDV is new vehicle intelligence platform that will underpin all our future innovations across a wide range of technological advancements, including EVs & expanded automated driving. This space is ripe with technical leadership opportunities for advanced technology development, & the ability to provide mentorship for new employees. You can flex your teamwork muscles as you will be tasked w/ working w/ several other areas of engineering, IT, & the business. Your responsibilities include understanding & implementation of the use cases, software design execution & software verification (unit testing/ software integration testing, etc.). Software developer will develop vehicle abstraction layer & feature applications for Software Defined Vehicles (SDV). We particularly focus utilizing modern software techniques to design optimized software in service-oriented architecture (SOA) based on model-based system design. • Supply common solutions across all GM in-house controllers and cloud/edge • Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality • Utilize automated test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality at the Function, Controller and System level • Coordinate and collaborate with departments outside engineering, such as IT, Systems & Safety Engineering, Electrical Architecture, Calibration and Vehicle Performance Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical degree • Minimum of 2 years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in Android and related software design, development, and testing • Designing and developing Apps, services using SDK for Android OS for embedded systems and Android Framework for Development. • Designing and developing apps, services using multiple protocols - webRTC/ WebSocket/ GRPC, protobuffer/ MQTT, DDS etc., • Design and Develop apps, services for transferring data using different protocols. • Design and Develop applications using SOA Framework. Excellent knowledge of Microservices/Event driven Architecture. • Develop solutions that leverages telemetry/message queues/events • Knowledge in C++ programming, Java, Kotlin • Knowledge in Big Data solutions - including but not limited to Kafka/pulsar/Cassandra and file storage solutions like Amazon S3. • Develop and maintain mobile CI/CD pipelines, and push notification services • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization • Emerging partnership and collaboration skills showing ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment • High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed • Consistent demonstration of innovative thinking that is customer-centric Preferred Experience: • Master's degree in a related technical field • Experience with C++, python, rust, Kotlin and java development • Experience with GIT/source code management, CI/CD development, open source SW development/contributor • Experience with microcontroller architecture, electronic control systems, embedded system development • Experience with network engineering, telecommunications, network development and testing • Experience with edge, cloud, IoT technologies, operating systems, OS internals, OS design, virtualization technologies, containerization/container development • Knowledge of data science, data analytic tools, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) • Knowledge of AUTOSAR standards and methodology • Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN or Ethernet communications protocol
Hours : 8:00am to 5:00pm
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Additional Job Details : This contractor can work remote from anywhere in the US. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Please note that, where allowed by local law, Cognizant requires associates of all Cognizant entities, subsidiaries, and joint ventures, including non-integrated business, as well as contractors, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if or when their role requires them to conduct business face-to-face. This includes any role that necessitates presence at a Cognizant or client site, in-person event or meeting, or business travel. In accordance with local law, vaccination will also be required when mandated by a client or the country government, regardless of work location. New hires will be asked to attest to their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination as applicable after joining.