_{14th October, 2026}

Software Engineer #1066166
Job Description:

• As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the architecture, development, and evolution of Vehicle Integration System (VIS), a critical platform enabling vehicle upfitters, fleet customers, and internal engineering teams to configure and integrate aftermarket equipment with production vehicles.
• You will work at the intersection of cloud software, embedded vehicle systems, AI-powered engineering tools, and vehicle communications networks.
• The role requires strong software engineering expertise combined with automotive systems knowledge to enable seamless integration of CAN/J1939 signals, vehicle switches, telematics data, proprietary vehicle modules, and future software-defined vehicle capabilities.
• The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer who can translate feature requirements from vehicle engineering teams into scalable software solutions while collaborating across software, hardware, telematics, validation, and supplier organizations.

 
Software Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Google cloud-native and desktop-based applications supporting VIS configuration workflows with solid understanding of vehicle architecture.
• Architect and implement microservices and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL.
• Develop reusable frameworks and services that support vehicle feature configuration, signal management, and integration workflows.
• Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and cybersecurity requirements are met across all VIS components.

 
Vehicle Integration & Systems Engineering

• Collaborate closely with vehicle feature engineers, module owners, telematics teams, and external suppliers to integrate new vehicle capabilities into VIS.
• Support integration of: - CAN and CAN-FD signals - J1939 communications - LIN-based devices - Vehicle Ethernet technologies - Hard switches and soft switches - Telematics and connected vehicle services
• Analyze vehicle architecture changes and determine impacts to VIS configuration models and workflows.
• Participate in system-level design reviews and technical feasibility assessments.
• Design and integrate AI-powered capabilities that improve configuration authoring, validation, and diagnostics.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies applicable to vehicle integration and software-defined vehicles.

 
Operational Excellence

• Lead observability initiatives using SLOs, SLIs, dashboards, monitoring, and alerting frameworks.
• Drive performance engineering, API governance, and software quality practices.
• Champion secure software development lifecycle practices and compliance requirements.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices across the team.

 
Cross-Functional Leadership

• Translate business and vehicle feature requirements into technical implementation plans.
• Lead technical discussions with hardware teams, telematics architects, validation teams, and external suppliers.

 
Skills Required:
Embedded Software, PostgreSQL, Spring Boot, React, Google Cloud Platform, Java, API Here is minimum one must bring to the table:

• Java / Spring Boot - 5-7 years
• Node/TypeScript/React - 3-5 years
• PostgreSQL - 3-5 years
• Embedded Software - 3-5 years (in-vehicle software development and testing with automotive experience is must - knowledge of vehicle system like CAN signals, telematics, gateways, TCUs,)
• Google Cloud Platform - 3-5 years
• REST and GraphQL API - 5-7 years
• Experience working with automotive communication networks

 
Experience Required:
Software Engineering

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with enterprise-scale systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in: - Java / Spring Boot - Node.js / Express - ReactJS - PostgreSQL - REST APIs
• Experience building distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong understanding of API design, OpenAPI specification, GraphQL, and integration patterns.

 
Cloud & DevOps

• Experience with cloud-native development on Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS.
• Experience with: - Kubernetes - Docker - CI/CD pipelines - Infrastructure as Code
• Hands-on experience with: - Jenkins - Tekton - Terraform - GitHub - SonarQube - JFrog - FOSSA - 42Crunch

 
Automotive & Vehicle Integration

• Experience working with automotive communication networks: - CAN - CAN FD - J1939 - LIN - Automotive Ethernet
• Understanding of vehicle electrical architectures and body control systems.
• Experience analyzing vehicle signals, message definitions, and communication protocols.
• Ability to interpret vehicle feature requirements and implement corresponding software solutions.
• Experience working with supplier-delivered software, firmware, or hardware modules.

 
Experience Preferred:
Automotive Domain

• Experience with Upfitter Integration, Fleet Solutions, Commercial Vehicles, Body Builder Interfaces, or Aftermarket Equipment Integration.
• Familiarity with vehicle electrical architecture concepts.
• Understanding of telematics systems, gateways, TCUs, and connected vehicle platforms.
• Knowledge of J1939 PGNs, SPNs, and heavy-duty vehicle communication standards.
• Exposure to: - Service-oriented vehicle architecture - OBD2, DTC - Vehicle data platforms - Cloud-connected vehicle ecosystems

 
Additional Technical Experience

• Experience with analytics and visualization platforms.
• Experience working with vehicle diagnostic tools and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR architecture concepts.
• Understanding of concepts around cybersecurity standards in automotive functional safety.

 
Professional Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions across software, hardware, and systems engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction.
• Experience working in Agile product development environments.

 
Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

 
Additional Information:

• Analyze vehicle feature requirements, PRDs, Gherkin scenarios, signal definitions, network specifications, and module interface documentation to translate vehicle capabilities into VIS configuration logic and software implementations.
• Develop and maintain high-level and detailed architecture designs for VIS components, APIs, vehicle integration services, AI-enabled capabilities, and cloud-connected systems.
• Champion modern engineering practices including automated testing, test-driven development, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, code quality metrics, and DevSecOps principles.
• Evaluate technical requirements and determine appropriate architecture patterns, technology stacks, integration approaches, deployment strategies, and data models to support current and future VIS capabilities.

 
Additional Info:
 
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• Vision
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• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
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