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# Sr. Engineer, Software

- **Company:** Magna International, Inc.
- **Location:** Southfield, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $62,900.0 - $85,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Automotive Software
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59724777-sr-engineer-software

## About the Role

* Master's degree in software engineering, * Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in serial development for automotive software
 * Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a software leadership role is desired
 * Comprehensive knowledge working with operating systems on MCU or ARM
 * Strong technical background; comprehensive working knowledge in embedded C/C++ Development
 * Comprehensive knowledge of configuration management, project planning and tracking techniques

Your preferred qualifications

 * Prior experience leading a global team is a plus
 * Involvement in successful launches of automotive software products is a plus
 * Deep and comprehensive working knowledge of structured problem solving and engineering methodologies

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

## Description

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States., The Software Lead is responsible for the successful development and maintenance of the automotive embedded software products (ADAS ECU) from concept to production within project and company mandated targets. The Software Lead is the key technical interface for all software engineering topics.

This role involves hands-on ADAS ECU SW development, and the SW project management. The role requires independent operation, leadership of the software team, and effective communication of project status and deliverables.

Your Responsibilities

 * Development (design, implement, test and debug) of core and/or application specific software requirements for complex automotive embedded electronic module serial production projects
 * Create/Maintain SW Timeplan per internal and external milestones, including effort estimates, expected work products, and product deliveries. Also, responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the project SW team per the production engineering schedule, providing high level guidance and direction on project work.
 * Responsible for the releasing the software deliverables with all needed work products to the Engineering project team and the manufacturing team (Release Notes, Software Test Reports, First Article)

Additional Responsibilities:

 * Provide leadership to software team members, supporting their development and ensuring project success.
 * Define, communicate, and document software architecture, making technical trade-offs when needed.
 * Support system requirements negotiations, and review/approve engineering work products.
 * Facilitate continuous improvement by implementing enhancements to products, processes, and programs.
 * Manage SW risks. Report status, prepare contingency and mitigation plans and execute corrective actions


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