Automotive Software Engineer
Must be locally based, willing to work on-site or willing to relocate at your own expense. Must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S. (no sponsorship).
Overview
This role focuses on developing software for the Telematics Control Unit, the primary communication gateway in the vehicle. The position involves designing, developing, and optimizing software to support connectivity, cloud communication, vehicle diagnostics, and over-the-air updates.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop software for the Telematics Control Unit
- Develop frameworks and features for connectivity, OTA, cloud communication, and vehicle diagnostics
- Architect software for multi-core processor environments
- Integrate individual functions into the control unit and ensure optimization through design and code reviews
- Develop and validate test programs to ensure software robustness
- Collaborate with system engineering, cloud, powertrain, and data science teams
- Diagnose and resolve customer vehicle telematics software issues efficiently
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in C/C++ development
- 5+ years of experience with Linux operating systems
- 5+ years of experience with TCP/IP network programming
- Strong understanding of IPC mechanisms (Sockets, Message Queues, Shared Memory)
- Experience with scripting languages and software development optimization
- Knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- Experience with automotive protocols (CAN, UDS)
- Proficiency in Python and shell scripting (Bash)
- Background in automotive telematics software and diagnostics
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.