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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Support AUTOSAR x5 - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** Blacksburg, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Safety Critical Systems, Information Technology, Automotive Software - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/62e3986b-a95e-4ea8-92e8-12311478e0b9 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field * 7+ years of embedded software development experience * Strong experience with embedded software architecture, integration, and configuration * Experience working with automotive or other complex embedded systems * Experience developing engineering automation tools, test frameworks, or CI/CD solutions * Experience working within functional safety or other regulated development environments * Strong understanding of communication protocols, diagnostics, and system integration * Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python * Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills * Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and solve complex software and system integration challenges Preferred Qualifications: * Experience supporting advanced driver assistance, autonomous, or other safety-critical systems * Experience with modern embedded software architectures and frameworks * Experience with automotive development and testing tools * Experience with software bring-up, integration, and debugging on embedded targets, hardware-in-the-loop environments, and vehicle-level test systems * Experience working within structured automotive software development processes * Experience developing automated test frameworks, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines * Experience supporting safety-rated software development and technical audits * Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives or major software releases ## Description Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Engineering Support AUTOSAR x5 in Blacksburg, VA., We are looking for an experienced Software Engineering Support to lead the development, integration, validation, and automation of embedded software for advanced automotive and safety-critical platforms. This individual will provide technical leadership across software, systems, hardware, and safety teams while driving scalable, maintainable, and efficient development processes., * Lead the architecture, development, integration, and delivery of embedded software across multiple programs and platforms * Own technical delivery of major software features, ECU programs, and platform capabilities * Drive software design, implementation, integration, build, release, and deployment activities * Define technical direction for software architecture, test automation, deployment, and engineering efficiency * Lead embedded software configuration and integration activities * Diagnose and resolve complex software, integration, and system-level issues * Develop automation solutions and tools to improve software generation, builds, testing, validation, releases, and engineering productivity * Identify manual workflows and implement automation to improve quality, consistency, and development velocity * Expand automated testing across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle-level environments * Drive CI/CD adoption and automated validation workflows * Support software bring-up, debugging, integration, and validation on target hardware and test environments * Ensure alignment with applicable functional safety, quality, and compliance requirements * Lead technical reviews and mentor engineers on software development and engineering best practices * Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical execution with program objectives and long-term platform scalability ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [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) - [Using AI Without Losing Your Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2045-using-ai-without-losing-your-skills) - [How to add test automation to your project: The good, the bad, and the ugly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1668-how-to-add-test-automation-to-your-project-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)