senior embedded systems engineer: networking and connectivity.

The Opportunity
The Embedded Connectivity team is responsible for the software platform enabling next-generation features within our client's latest vehicle lineups. The team is currently designing and building the software platform for the FNV3.X vehicle architecture, structured around high-performance compute clusters and zonal aggregators.
As a member of the Networking team, you will define, design, and build software using lower-layer protocol concepts to provide a scalable distributed framework. Your work will directly support upcoming autonomous vehicle offerings, connected services, V2X, and other advanced networking technologies.


Advantages
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Responsibilities
Design & Development: Build cutting-edge embedded software and enabling frameworks above the operating system and driver layers.
Framework Architecture: Create scalable, distributed frameworks used by applications and services across various vehicle modules.
Innovation: Solve complex challenges posed by the vehicle networking environment across diverse hardware and software platforms.
Test-Driven Excellence: Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and maintain high-quality code using AI-assisted tools like GitHub Co-Pilot.

Qualifications
Total Experience: 10+ years of overall software development experience.
Embedded Systems: 1+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
Networking: 2–3+ years of experience in networking (Ethernet/IP forwarding, control plane, or management plane).
Networking Fundamentals: Strong understanding of protocols (TCP/IP, QoS, DNS, AVB, VLAN, TSN, etc.).
Programming: Mastery of C/C++ and proficiency in Python (specifically for object-oriented design and test automation).
Operating Systems: Experience using an RTOS (e.g., QNX, Embedded Linux).
Tools: Proficiency with Git and daily usage of GitHub Co-Pilot.
Skills & Technical Requirements
Automation: 3+ years in test automation and tools development (Jenkins, Shell scripting).
Hardware Debugging: Experience with microcontrollers, electronics assembly, and debugging equipment (multimeters, power-related test equipment).
Troubleshooting: Strong aptitude for diagnosing complex software defects and triaging large-scale automated test results.
Soft Skills: Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to thrive in a self-driven, multi-site team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Kernel Knowledge: Linux kernel and driver development experience.
Industry Standards: Exposure to SGMII, AUTOSAR, IETF RFCs, and IEEE 802.x.
Hardware Knowledge: Understanding of hardware boards/layouts and experience with vendor chips (NXP, TI, Broadcom).
Security: Development experience in networking stacks and network security.

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Summary
The Opportunity
The Embedded Connectivity team is responsible for the software platform enabling next-generation features within our client's latest vehicle lineups. The team is currently designing and building the software platform for the FNV3.X vehicle architecture, structured around high-performance compute clusters and zonal aggregators.
As a member of the Networking team, you will define, design, and build software using lower-layer protocol concepts to provide a scalable distributed framework. Your work will directly support upcoming autonomous vehicle offerings, connected services, V2X, and other advanced networking technologies.

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