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# Automotive Software Developer

- **Company:** SWJ TECHNOLOGY, LLC
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, JIRA, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Static Program Analysis, Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Governance, DevOps, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Github, Apache Hadoop, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, NumPy, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Stateflow, Test Data, Parquet, Model-Driven Development, Apache Spark, State Machines, Git, Pandas, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines, PolySpace, Jenkins, Databricks
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a0a7a910-cea8-4136-9bdd-bd6c7bae7caa/automotive-software-developer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or related field, * 4-8+ years in embedded software development for automotive/propulsion; experience with EV/HEV drive and/or range extender functions preferred.
 * Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded targets; familiarity with model-based design

(MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow/auto-code) is a plus.

 * Experience with vehicle networking & diagnostics (CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, UDS/ISO 14229; OBD Mode 01-0A alignment desirable).
 * Solid understanding of control systems fundamentals, timing, fixed-point/real-time constraints, and safety mechanisms (ISO 26262 exposure).
 * Strong data engineering/analytics skills: Python (pandas, NumPy), time-series processing, MDF readers, and one or more of Spark/Databricks/Hadoop/SQL.
 * Hands-on with Git, CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps), static analysis (e.g., Polyspace/Cppcheck), and issue tracking (Jira/Azure DevOps).
 * Bonus: Knowledge of AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive), cybersecurity (ISO 21434), and performance profiling on embedded targets.

PREFERED SKILLS:

 * Experience with Volkswagen
 * Willingness to travel globaly

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 * Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
 * Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

## Description

The position is responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and documenting Scout functions in the Drive System and Range Extender (REX) domains, including feature logic, diagnostics, and integration with vehicle networks and safety systems. It owns the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements to release, including documentation and supporting tooling (build, configuration, and CI).
In addition, the role develops data pipelines and analytics to process large-scale vehicle and test data (e.g., MDF, CAN, dyno/vehicle datasets) to support validation, calibration insights, and quality metrics., * Function Development (Drive & REX)

 + Implement control and supervisory functions (torque arbitration, regen blending, limits/derates, start/stop, charge sustain, diagnostics hooks)
 + Translate requirements into software architecture, state machines, and algorithms with defined interfaces and timing
 + Integrate with BMS, inverter, generator, and vehicle networks (CAN/CAN FD/LIN/Ethernet), incl. UDS support
 + Ensure robust execution, error handling, and participate in design/code reviews
 * Verification, Validation & CI
 + Develop unit, integration, SIL, and HIL test support for automated regression in CI pipelines
 + Design reproducible test scenarios with HIL/vehicle teams, including fault injection
 + Support defect analysis with logs, reproduction steps, and root cause hypotheses
 + Ensure compliance with coding standards, static analysis, and coverage metrics
 * Documentation & Compliance
 + Create and maintain design specs, ICDs, requirements, and test documentation
 + Support diagnostics/OBD documentation (DTC logic, monitors, freeze frames)
 + Ensure full traceability from requirements to tests and results
 + Contribute to functional safety work products and SW safety mechanisms
 * Big-Data Analytics & Tooling
 + Build and maintain data pipelines for measurement and bus data (MDF, BLF, CSV, Parquet)
 + Develop KPI and anomaly detection analytics (torque, regen, thermal, derates, SOC, start/stop quality)
 + Create automated dashboards and reporting for engineering and calibration teams
 + Maintain reusable Python/SQL analysis libraries and ensure data governance
 * Collaboration & Delivery
 + Collaborate with controls, calibration, diagnostics, HIL, and measurement teams
 + Align interfaces and integration with external suppliers when required
 + Support DevOps practices (CI/CD, build reproducibility, artifacts, release packaging)
 * Location & Travel Expectations:
 + Attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly.
 + May require the ability to travel globally
 + Participation in events on behalf of the company from time to time.


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