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Design Release Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$38 - $43.25/hr

The candidate must be a true Body Electronics DRE/Engineering Owner. They should have owned the ... Experience with hardware + embedded software * OEM experience preferred -- Ford, GM, Stellantis, VW ...

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How much do vw software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for vw 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 Vw Software Engineer vs Vw Developer?

AspectVw Software EngineerVw Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, programming skillsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, programming skills
Work EnvironmentDesigning, developing, testing software solutions within automotive or tech companiesImplementing and maintaining software applications, often within automotive projects
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive manufacturers, tech firms focusing on automotive softwareAutomotive industry, software development firms

Both Vw Software Engineers and Vw Developers typically hold similar qualifications and work in automotive or tech environments. The main difference lies in scope: engineers often focus on designing and architecting systems, while developers primarily implement and maintain software. Understanding these distinctions can help job seekers target the right roles in the automotive software industry.

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Infographic showing various Vw Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Design Release Engineer

Novi, MI • On-site

$38 - $43.25/hr

Other

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

10–15+ yrs Automotive + Body Electronics + DRE + Electrical + ECU ownership + OEM/Tier 1 experience.

The candidate must be a true Body Electronics DRE/Engineering Owner.
They should have owned the electrical/electronic product from concept → design → supplier → validation → launch → production, rather than simply working in testing, integration, calibration, software, wiring, or manufacturing.

  • 10–15+ years of automotive Body Electronics experience
  • Strong Electrical background — not Mechanical
  • Must have worked as a Design & Release Engineer (DRE)
  • Must have owned Body Electronics/ECU products end-to-end from design through production launch
  • Experience with BCM, Door Modules, Keyless Entry, Lighting, HVAC, TPMS, Parking Brake, Sensors/Actuators, etc.
  • Strong experience working with Tier 1 suppliers and OEM engineering teams
  • Experience with hardware + embedded software
  • OEM experience preferred — Ford, GM, Stellantis, VW, Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Scout, etc.