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OSI Engineering

Embedded Bring-up, Software Engineer (Automotive)

OSI Engineering, Mountain View, California, us, 94039

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Embedded Bring-up, Software Engineer (Automotive) The Senior Staff Software Engineer will design, develop, and deliver embedded software for high-performance computing platforms for a leading Automotive Group. This role focuses on building reliable base software, leading system bring‑up, integrating core components, and solving complex hardware–software interaction issues. The engineer will also drive improvements in testing, diagnostics, and software quality, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external partners to ensure robust, secure, and production‑ready solutions. As a senior member of the technical team, this position provides hands‑on expertise and mentorship to strengthen in‑house software development capabilities.

Embedded Software Development

Design and implement base software components including BSP, MCAL, bootloaders, and OS services

Lead board bring‑up, hardware abstraction layer (HAL) integration, and low‑level driver development

Support hardware teams with component selection, schematics review, and debugging

Contribute to software diagnostics, test hooks, and fault injection mechanisms

Interface with third‑party vendors for BSW stack integration and tuning

Collaborate with internal teams on software requirements, especially in safety and security domains

Develop and maintain continuous integration and automated testing environments

Ensure quality through static and dynamic code analysis and validation tools

Drive prototyping of novel BSW features, accelerating early‑stage platform evaluations

Provide expert technical guidance to ensure efficient delivery of critical features to engineering teams, mentoring less experienced engineers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Lead discussions on technology stack selection, balancing scalability, performance, and maintainability

Guide the creation of strategic launch and release plans with cross‑functional teams while maintaining best practices in coding, documentation, and code reviews

Operational Management

Coordinate with manufacturing and validation teams for ECU bring‑up, flashing, and test software

Proactively identify risks in software/hardware interaction and drive mitigations

Ensure compliance with relevant automotive standards and development processes utilizing advanced design patterns for iterative and scalable development

General Skills

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

Required Specialized Skills

Deep understanding of software platform development and related software

Knowledge of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes

Knowledge of functional safety concept (ISO26262) and implementation of the same in software

Deep knowledge of embedded system software architecture, real‑time operating systems, and web framework components and their interfaces

Knowledge of connected HPC software components and their peripherals

Knowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication software systems

Experienced with introduction into mass production of the same

Exhibit mastery of multiple programming languages and scripting languages: C, C++, Java, HTML5

Knowledgeable of best practices to align with the latest technology and software design principles, influencing architectural decisions through insights into trade‑offs

Desired Skills

Rapid prototyping and validation

Approaches for cloud‑oriented mobile internet applications

Connected navigation and driver assistance system technologies

Workplace Flexibility Occasional travel may be required, less than 15%

Years of Relevant Experience 10+ years of software development experience with BSW

Required Education Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Desired Education Master’s degree in computer engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Location Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Range $150,000 – $190,000 (DOE)

Contact Submit resume to

jobs@OSIengineering.com

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