Embedded Bring-up, Software Engineer (Automotive) in Austin, TX

Embedded Bring-up, Software Engineer (Automotive)

Role Summary:

The Senior Staff Software Engineer will design, develop, and deliver embedded software for high-performance computing platforms for a leading Automotive Group. This role focuses on building reliable base software, leading system bring-up, integrating core components, and solving complex hardware–software interaction issues. This engineer will also drive improvements in testing, diagnostics, and software quality, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure robust, secure, and production-ready solutions. As a senior member of the technical team, this position provides hands-on expertise and mentorship to strengthen in-house software development capabilities.

Embedded Software Development

• Design and implement base software components including BSP, MCAL, bootloaders, and OS services
• Lead board bring-up, hardware abstraction layer (HAL) integration, and low-level driver development
• Support hardware teams with component selection, schematics review, and debugging
• Contribute to software diagnostics, test hooks, and fault injection mechanisms
• Interface with third-party vendors for BSW stack integration and tuning
• Collaborate with internal teams on software requirements, especially in safety and security domains
• Develop and maintain continuous integration and automated testing environments
• Ensure quality through static/dynamic code analysis and validation tools
• Drive prototyping of novel BSW features, accelerating early-stage platform evaluations
• Provide expert technical guidance to ensure efficient delivery of critical features to engineering teams, mentoring less experienced engineers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead discussions on technology stack selection, balancing scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Guides the creation of strategic launch and release plans with cross-functional teams while maintaining best practices in coding, documentation, and code reviews.

Operational Management

• Coordinate with manufacturing and validation teams for ECU bring-up, flashing, and test software
• Proactively identify risks in software/hardware interaction and drive mitigations
• Ensure compliance with relevant automotive standards and development processes utilizing advanced design patterns for iterative and scalable development

General Skills:

• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work
• Critical thinking skills
• Thoughtful problem solving
• Strong communication – verbal and written
• Time management

Required Specialized Skills:

• Deep understanding of software platform development and corresponding software.
• Knowledge of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.
• Knowledge of functional safety concept (ISO26262) and implementation of same in software.
• Deep Knowledge of embedded system software architecture, real-time operating systems, and web framework components and its interfaces
• Knowledge of connected HPC software components and its peripherals
• Knowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication software systems.
• Experienced with introduction into mass production of the same.
• Exhibit mastery of multiple programming languages and script languages C, C , Java, HTML5
• Knowledgeable of best practices to align with the latest technology and software design principles, influencing architectural decisions through insights into trade-offs.

Desired Skills:

• Consumer electronics SW design architecture
• Rapid prototyping and validation
• Approaches for cloud oriented mobile internet applications
• Connected navigation and driver assistance system technologies

Workplace Flexibility:

Occasional travel may be required, less than 15%

Years of Relevant Experience:

10 years of software development experience with BSW

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Desired Education:

Master’s degree in computer engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Submit resume to jobs@OSIengineering.com

Owen Williamson

408.550.2800 x127

Type: Fulltime

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $150-190K (DOE)