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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Sapphire Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Southfield, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,349.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Advanced Linux Sound Architecture, Android Software Development, Software Applications, JIRA, Bluetooth, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Device Drivers, Middleware, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Wi-Fi Technology, Software Modules, Gerrit, Git, Information Technology, Automotive Software, Jenkins - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/400065679 ## About the Role Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, or Computer Engineering, or foreign equivalent + 3 years of experience ## Description Design, develop, integrate, validate, and optimize embedded software for automotive infotainment systems across Android, Linux, and QNX environments; perform deep-level debugging and root-cause analysis; maintain CI/CD automation; and provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentorship, and Scrum facilitation. 1. Software Architecture & Development * Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for automotive infotainment systems, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Audio, Multimedia, Android Auto, and CarPlay on the Android platform. * Implement system-level features using C, C++, Java, and Python across Android, Linux, and QNX RTOS environments; port and integrate software modules including HAL layers, drivers, and middleware. * Collaborate with engineering and verification teams to align development with project objectives and timing. 2. System Integration & Debugging * Perform deep-level debugging and root-cause analysis of infotainment and connectivity issues using ADB, CAN analyzers, MOST, SPI, and I2C tools. * Integrate and debug third-party automotive software modules; triage field, factory, and development issues and provide rapid solutions. 3. Validation, Optimization & CI/CD * Integrate software from OEMs and automotive suppliers into unified infotainment platforms; optimize memory, CPU, and storage performance. * Develop and maintain automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and KPI monitoring tools; ensure adherence to coding standards and quality metrics. 4. Technical Leadership & Collaboration * Provide architectural guidance to engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and mentorship; act as Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning and stand-ups. * Support cybersecurity initiatives, including log sanitization and access control per IVI standards; communicate technical progress and risks to OEM stakeholders. Knowledge & Skills Applied: * Embedded software development for automotive infotainment systems. * Android platform framework development; Android Automotive OS, AOSP, Audio HAL, ALSA. * Embedded driver development in C, C++, and Java on Linux or QNX RTOS; kernel programming, BSP development. * Third-party automotive module integration and debugging. * Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Android Auto, Wireless CarPlay; CAN, MOST, I2C, SPI protocols. * CI/CD automation; GIT, Jenkins, Gerrit, JIRA; DevOps, automation framework development. * Agile/Scrum methodology; Scrum Master; multithreading; Python, C#. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)