Actalent
Embedded Engineer
Join Actalent as an Embedded Engineer to develop and optimize embedded software for compute platforms used in autonomous vehicles. This role involves working with cutting‑edge technology, contributing to firmware and hardware development for products that advance autonomous driving.
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize embedded software for compute platforms used in autonomous vehicles, including ADAS ECUs, sensors, perception modules, and central compute units.
Design and implement Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers, and middleware interfaces for cameras, radar, LiDAR, IMU, ECU, and vehicle bus interfaces such as CAN and LIN.
Support platform bring‑up and integration of custom automotive SoCs, collaborating with design services or in‑house development teams.
Collaborate closely with systems engineers, perception teams, and hardware engineers to deliver robust, real‑time software that meets system OS development requirements.
Ensure compliance with automotive functional safety standards and AUTOSAR architecture guidelines.
Contribute to safety‑critical software development following ASPICE and MISRA‑C/C++ standards.
Participate in software integration, unit testing, static analysis, and verification/validation on HIL/SIL platforms.
Oversee and support firmware development, ensuring product delivery meets specifications.
Hold vendor accountable for timelines, quality, and compliance with requirements.
Review and validate ECU coding and integration.
Ensure proper functionality of sensors (camera, LiDAR, radar).
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
7‑10 years of experience in embedded systems development, with at least 3 years in the automotive industry preferred.
Proficiency in C or C++ for real‑time embedded systems.
Strong experience with embedded Linux and/or real‑time operating systems (RTOS) such as QNX, Integrity, or AUTOSAR OS.
Experience with vehicle communication protocols: CAN, GMSL, LIN, Ethernet (TSN), FlexRay.
Familiarity with hardware bring‑up on ARM‑based SoCs or automotive‑grade processors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in compliance with automotive functional safety standards and AUTOSAR architecture guidelines.
Contributing to safety‑critical software development following ASPICE and MISRA‑C/C++ standards.
Hands‑on experience with sensors (camera, LiDAR, radar).
Understanding of automotive communication protocols.
Ability to collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure technical compliance.
Work Environment Position requires on‑site work five days a week in Bellevue, WA, or the Bay Area. You will work directly with vendors to develop products in a small team setup alongside the hiring manager. This long‑term contract can transition to full‑time. The role involves overseeing development work, ensuring vendor accountability, and has a high visibility within the team.
Job Type & Location Contract position based in Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits Pay range: $60.00 – $75.00 per hour. Eligibility requirements apply. Benefits may include Medical, Dental & Vision, Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability, Health Spending Account, Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and PTO.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. Actalent serves many Fortune 500 companies and works with a network of nearly 30,000 consultants. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to protected classes.
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Responsibilities
Develop and optimize embedded software for compute platforms used in autonomous vehicles, including ADAS ECUs, sensors, perception modules, and central compute units.
Design and implement Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers, and middleware interfaces for cameras, radar, LiDAR, IMU, ECU, and vehicle bus interfaces such as CAN and LIN.
Support platform bring‑up and integration of custom automotive SoCs, collaborating with design services or in‑house development teams.
Collaborate closely with systems engineers, perception teams, and hardware engineers to deliver robust, real‑time software that meets system OS development requirements.
Ensure compliance with automotive functional safety standards and AUTOSAR architecture guidelines.
Contribute to safety‑critical software development following ASPICE and MISRA‑C/C++ standards.
Participate in software integration, unit testing, static analysis, and verification/validation on HIL/SIL platforms.
Oversee and support firmware development, ensuring product delivery meets specifications.
Hold vendor accountable for timelines, quality, and compliance with requirements.
Review and validate ECU coding and integration.
Ensure proper functionality of sensors (camera, LiDAR, radar).
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
7‑10 years of experience in embedded systems development, with at least 3 years in the automotive industry preferred.
Proficiency in C or C++ for real‑time embedded systems.
Strong experience with embedded Linux and/or real‑time operating systems (RTOS) such as QNX, Integrity, or AUTOSAR OS.
Experience with vehicle communication protocols: CAN, GMSL, LIN, Ethernet (TSN), FlexRay.
Familiarity with hardware bring‑up on ARM‑based SoCs or automotive‑grade processors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in compliance with automotive functional safety standards and AUTOSAR architecture guidelines.
Contributing to safety‑critical software development following ASPICE and MISRA‑C/C++ standards.
Hands‑on experience with sensors (camera, LiDAR, radar).
Understanding of automotive communication protocols.
Ability to collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure technical compliance.
Work Environment Position requires on‑site work five days a week in Bellevue, WA, or the Bay Area. You will work directly with vendors to develop products in a small team setup alongside the hiring manager. This long‑term contract can transition to full‑time. The role involves overseeing development work, ensuring vendor accountability, and has a high visibility within the team.
Job Type & Location Contract position based in Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits Pay range: $60.00 – $75.00 per hour. Eligibility requirements apply. Benefits may include Medical, Dental & Vision, Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability, Health Spending Account, Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and PTO.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. Actalent serves many Fortune 500 companies and works with a network of nearly 30,000 consultants. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to protected classes.
Other Details Senior level: Mid‑Senior. Employment type: Contract. Industries: Media Production.
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