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Automotive Software Design & Release Engineer

HTC Global Services
Dearborn, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Job Description

Job Title

Automotive Software Design & Release Engineer

Overview / Summary

We are seeking a Software Design & Release Engineer to support the delivery of vehicle software across global programs and electrical architectures. This role requires strong cross-functional coordination, disciplined release management, and hands-on vehicle support in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence four days per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage software release activities, including deploying software to enterprise repositories and systems
  • Release program-specific software builds in alignment with program requirements
  • Establish and maintain supplier project frameworks
  • Define deliverables, timelines, and acceptance criteria for supplier projects
  • Author and manage engineering change orders for software variants
  • Manage associated project funding requirements
  • Own and deliver engineering sign-off activities aligned with program milestones
  • Produce engineering documentation, including:
    • Configuration specifications
    • Network interface designs
    • Special characteristics documentation
    • Requirements and regulatory classifications
    • Design verification plans and reports
  • Perform on-site software flashing, validation, and diagnostics from early development through production
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program teams, system integration, vehicle operations, software development, and release teams to support successful launches
Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse stakeholders
  • Experience working in Agile environments using tools such as Jira and Confluence
  • Ability to establish project governance frameworks, including milestones, deliverables, and timelines
  • Strong technical documentation and presentation skills
  • Understanding of vehicle software integration, planning, and release lifecycle
  • Knowledge of automotive quality standards, including design verification and failure mode analysis

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

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