C++ Software Engineer (Automotive / ADAS Systems)

C Software Engineer (Automotive / ADAS Systems)

📍 Location: Hybrid – Ann Arbor, MI (3 days onsite per week)

💰 Pay: $74–78/hour

📄 Type: Contract (2 months, with potential for extension or full-time conversion)

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced automotive software systems, with a focus on ADAS validation, simulation, and integration.

In this high-impact role, you will drive architecture decisions, lead complex integrations, and deliver scalable C solutions used in both simulated and real-world vehicle environments. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and customer teams while acting as a technical authority in automotive software systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable software solutions for automotive and ADAS applications
• Develop high-performance C systems for validating and testing virtual ECUs
• Integrate ADAS software stacks with internal and external simulation platforms
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across the full software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, hardware, QA) to ensure seamless integration
• Act as a subject matter expert, supporting customer implementations and solving complex technical challenges
• Drive best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and CI/CD
• Create and maintain technical documentation (architecture, design specs, best practices)
• Identify and implement process improvements for scalability and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in modern C (C 11/14/17/20)
• Proven background in software architecture and system design
• Experience developing embedded or automotive software systems
• Hands-on experience with system integration and debugging complex systems
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor engineering teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance and scalability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems)
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR (Classic and/or Adaptive)
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 (functional safety standards)
• Experience with vehicle simulation platforms or virtual ECUs
• Exposure to in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems
• Proficiency with tools like Git, Jira, Jenkins
• Passion for automotive innovation and next-generation mobility solutions

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge ADAS and simulation technologies
• High-impact role with architectural ownership and technical leadership
• Exposure to real-world and virtual vehicle environments
• Strong potential for long-term conversion