Overview
Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer – SoC & BSW role at Hashlist. This position focuses on variant management, inter-processor communication (IPC), and advanced diagnostics to support next-generation ADAS, Infotainment, Zonal Control, and Central Compute architectures.
About the Company
We are looking for a Sr. Staff SoC BSW Engineer for a major OEM to lead the development, integration, and optimization of configurable base software components for complex automotive SoC platforms.
About the Role
Detroit, Michigan (USA)
Contract typeFull time OR Contractor (freelancers accepted)
BenefitsCompetitive rate; comprehensive health & well-being coverage; retirement savings plans; paid time off
Responsibilities
Lead design and implementation of scalable variant management strategies for multi-ECU SoC platformsArchitect and develop IPC stacks (shared memory, SPI, UART, VirtIO) across heterogeneous cores / domainsIntegrate and configure diagnostic services (UDS, DTC, DoIP) across multiple software partitionsCollaborate with feature owners, OS teams, and hardware stakeholders to ensure software consistency across variantsDefine / manage feature flags, configuration switches, and guidelines for software reuseSupport both AUTOSAR and non-AUTOSAR environments with configuration traceabilityDebug and optimize IPC and diagnostics for latency, performance, and resource efficiencyIntegrate diagnostics and IPC into CI / CD pipelines, simulation frameworks, and test automationEnsure compliance with ISO 26262, ASPICE, and ISO / SAE 21434Contribute to system design documentation, configuration guidelines, and team trainingBasic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer / Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field8+ years of embedded software experience in platform-level software, diagnostics, and configurationProficiency in C / C++ and understanding of multicore SoC architecturesStrong experience with IPC mechanisms (shared memory, SPI, UART, VirtIO)Solid understanding of diagnostic stacks (UDS ISO 14229, DTC handling, DoIP ISO 13400)Familiarity with variant management workflows and build systemsKnowledge of AUTOSAR (Classic / Adaptive) and embedded diagnostics standardsPreferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer / Electrical / Software Engineering or related fieldExperience with virtualization technologies (QNX Hypervisor, Android GVM)Hands-on with configuration tools (Vector DaVinci, EB Tresos, Yocto)Knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO / SAE 21434, and functional safety diagnostic requirementsProficiency in Python / Shell scripting for automation and validationFamiliarity with CAN, LIN, Ethernet and network diagnosticsPay range and compensation
Pay range : $125,000.00 / yr - $135,000.00 / yr. This range is provided by Hashlist. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Next steps
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries : Motor Vehicle ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr