Sr. Embedded software engineer

Position: Sr. Staff Base Software Engineer – OS & Middleware (Telematics ECU)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Staff Base Software Engineer – OS & Middleware to lead the architecture, design, integration, and optimization of embedded Linux operating systems and middleware platforms for next-generation Telematics Control Units (TCU).

This role will drive secure, scalable, and high-performance base software solutions supporting 4G/5G connectivity, GNSS, eCall, OTA updates (FOTA/SOTA), V2X, remote diagnostics, and cloud-connected vehicle services. The ideal candidate will provide strong technical leadership and ensure cybersecurity, functional safety, and ASPICE compliance across telematics platforms.

• Lead architecture and integration of embedded Linux OS and middleware for TCU platforms
• Define and implement secure boot, root-of-trust, secure key management, and OTA update mechanisms
• Architect and integrate 4G/5G modem, GNSS, and secure cloud communication stacks
• Integrate and optimize V2X communication stacks (C‑V2X/DSRC)
• Drive BSP integration, kernel configuration, driver enablement, and SoC bring‑up
• Design IPC frameworks, service orchestration, and system resource management
• Optimize system performance (boot time, CPU scheduling, memory footprint, storage I/O, network throughput)
• Establish performance profiling and instrumentation frameworks
• Ensure cybersecurity compliance with ISO/SAE standards and OEM specifications
• Enable vehicle network integration (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, UDS, DoIP)
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and secure software lifecycle practices
• Provide technical leadership, architecture reviews, and production sustainment support

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of embedded software development experience
• Strong programming skills in C/C++
• Direct experience with Linux-based Telematics Control Units
• BSP development, kernel configuration, and SoC bring‑up expertise
• Experience with 4G/5G modem platforms (Qualcomm or equivalent)
• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel, drivers, middleware, and networking stack
• Experience with TCP/IP, TLS, MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS
• Secure boot, root-of-trust, and OTA implementation experience

• Master’s degree in relevant engineering field
• Knowledge of V2X stack integration, eCall, ERA-GLONASS compliance
• Experience with HSM, TPM, ARM Trust Zone
• Containerization/virtualization in embedded Linux (Docker/OCI)
• Boot-time and power optimization experience
• Cloud integration experience (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, automotive backend services)
• Experience with ASIL-B/D systems
• Field issue triage and production sustainment support