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Software Engineer

The Mice Groups, Inc.
Newark, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026

Software Support Engineer

Location: Newark, CA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract (1 Year)

Pay Rate: Up to $52/hr W2

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hrs/week, potential OT)

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Support Engineer with strong experience in automotive software systems to join a dynamic team working on cutting-edge vehicle technology. This role focuses on diagnosing, testing, and troubleshooting software issues related to vehicle connectivity and infotainment systems. You will collaborate with development teams to resolve issues and ensure smooth software operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to Access Control Module (ACM) and other ECU components.
  • Perform Over-The-Air (OTA) updates and ensure successful rollouts.
  • Investigate connectivity issues involving LTE, WiFi, GPS, and networking.
  • Assist in testing infotainment features and document results.
  • Work cross-functionally to resolve software bugs and provide solutions for field service engineering.
  • Maintain test infrastructure and document processes for knowledge transfer.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 5 years in software support, system testing, or related field.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
  • Technical Skills:
  • 5 years with Access Control Module (ACM) or ECU testing & diagnosis.
  • 5 years with Linux systems.
  • 5 years using Vector tools.
  • Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CANoe) and embedded systems.
  • Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Telematics Control Unit (TCU) and infotainment systems.
  • Exposure to automotive connectivity technologies.

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to work on advanced automotive software systems.
  • Gain hands-on experience with OTA updates, infotainment, and connectivity troubleshooting.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.


Applicants should apply via The Mice Groups Inc. website (www.MiceGroups.com) or through this careers site posting.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at The Mice Groups Inc. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


The Mice Groups Inc. values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice, for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.


Privacy Policy

One of the basic principles The Mice Groups follows in designing and operating this website is that we ask for only the information we need to provide the service you’ve requested.

The Mice Groups does not currently collect personal identifying information via its website except (i) to the extent that you provide this information in an online job application and (ii) to the extent that your web browser provides personal identifying information.

The Mice Groups will use your personally identifying information solely for the purpose for which you submitted the information. The Mice Groups may, however, aggregate certain elements of your personal identifying information with the information of other users of our website to analyze the usefulness and popularity of various web pages on its website.

The Mice Groups reserves the right to change this policy at any time by posting a new privacy policy at this location. Questions regarding this statement should be directed to info@micegroups.com

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