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Software Engineer

FEV North America, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

FEV North America, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to join our software engineering team as a full-time employee. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and evaluation of software solutions from concept through production, supporting

FEV, Software Engineers work on technically engaging software products that interface with complex systems and real-world customer applications. You will collaborate with application software teams, system engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality, maintainable software that aligns with system constraints, performance requirements, and customer scenarios. This role offers hands-on involvement across the software development lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, deployment support, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in modern C development, experience working in embedded or system-oriented environments, and a solid understanding of structured software development practices. You are comfortable working across disciplines, applying system-level thinking, and contributing to software solutions that support reliable and scalable products.

Responsibilities

  • Research, develop, and maintain a C and Qt based project for embedded in-vehicle operator interface.
  • Create and maintain software architecture/design and public interface documentation for internal teams.
  • Work with internal application software teams on deployment/troubleshooting, guidelines and best practices.
  • System level thinking and problem solving, ability to connect software design with system constraints and customer scenarios.
  • Determine purpose, application, estimate scope and feasibility of new or enhancement of existing software.
  • Coordinate engineering efforts and provide general engineering assistance to internal teams or external customers.
  • May provide or assist with demo or training needs as it relates to new or existing software.
  • Demonstrates support for company culture in their daily actions and behaviors.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience, with Bachelors' degree. (Minimum of 1 year of experience with master's degree.) Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 1 years of experience with C , preferably in an Linux embedded system.
  • Strong proficiency with modern C is required (e.g. C 17 standard).
  • Software configuration CI/CD and build experience is a plus.
  • Experience with CAN/J1939 or other automotive communication protocols is a plus.
  • Experience in an Agile software development environment is preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of software product development and procedures.
  • Solid software development fundamentals such as unit testing, build automation, branch-based development, and modern documentation practices.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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