Software Engineer

About Us: At *** ( *** | Connected World, Connected Experiences ), we live the philosophy of connected world and connected experiences. We thrive on change that is powered by the intelligent symphony of technology and humans designing meaningful and sustainable experiences. Consumer 'experiences' are driving and disrupting industries like never before. Businesses must build seamless yet simple enterprises that collaborate, synergize, and drive the change. Change that connects us all and empowers us to deliver experiences that span across the digital, the physical, the convergent, and everything in between. That's when truly connected experiences manifest. Extraordinary is when experiences come together - a continuous convergence of digital technologies, touchpoints, and most importantly people. It's time to reimagine, reinvent, and revolutionize business models operations as well as to transform enterprises into living, breathing, and connected businesses. We are the Digital Change makers who strive to change the way the world, communities, businesses, and humans interact digitally. We are harnessing the power of change, brought in by technologies, that makes it the most exciting time to be alive in the human history. Our universe, as we build it, disrupt it, and redesign it, is powering the digital change. *** represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates, and the Society to Rise. It has 150,000+ professionals working for 1000+ Global Customers (including Fortune 500 companies) in 90 Countries. We're part of the esteemed Mahindra group, headquartered in India. Under a new CEO, *** is committed to a transformative journey with 'Scale @ Speed' as our guiding principle. Job Title: Software Engineer Location: Mountain View, CA Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location The pay rate for this role is ***/hr to ***/hr including any bonuses or variable pay. Qualifications (Skills Experiences Education) 10+ years of software development experience in HPC embedded environment Education Required Bachelor's degre e in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Desired Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work Critical thinking skills Thoughtful problem solving Strong communication - verbal and written Time management skills Specialized Skills: Knowledge or certifications unique to this role Required Deep knowledge of embedded software architecture and development processes Experience supporting software through the product lifecycle, including mass production Strong understanding of vehicle EE architectures and automotive development practices Expertise in functional safety (ISO 26262) and its implementation in software Experience designing complex embedded systems, including defining system topologies and component interfaces Strong understanding of automotive EE architectures and development lifecycles Proficiency in real-time operating systems, embedded software frameworks, and interface development Programming languages: C, C++, Java, HTML5, and scripting languages Familiarity with connected embedded software components and hardware peripherals Desired Knowledge of of connected vehicle infotainment and communication software systems Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the Hardware Platform Development team at CARIAD. This role focuses on embedded software development for next-generation vehicle electronic systems. The Software Engineer will use their strong background in embedded systems, automotive software development, and system-level architecture to collaborate with cross-functional teams from VW Group and external partners to design, develop, and deliver production software. This includes contributing to proof-of-concept projects and supporting the integration of advanced embedded solutions in future vehicle platforms. Role Responsibilities: List essential functions in order of importance; include percentage of time spent performing each function (total should equal 100%) Embedded Software Development - (80%) Participate in the definition and design of embedded software for vehicle systems Assist hardware teams with component selection, schematic reviews, bring-up, and debugging Develop/integrate bootloaders, device drivers, kernels, and upgrade mechanisms Contribute to base software (BSP), MCAL, drivers, diagnostics, and debugging tools Support hardware verification and board bring-up activities Interface with third-party vendors and open-source communities as needed Collaborate with internal teams to gather software requirements, including safety and security Build and maintain development infrastructure, including automated testing environments Ensure high-quality, validated software feature delivery Lead rapid prototyping efforts to explore innovative hardware/software solutions Operational Management - (20%) Work closely with contract manufacturers to develop test software for ECU bring-up, validation, and production testing Identify and mitigate technical and project execution risks Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and development processes "*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at *** ."