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# Automotive C++ Diagnostics Engineer | Contract | Bay Area, California

- **Company:** Anagha Techno Soft
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Regression Testing, Systems Integration, Diagnostic Tools
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bdd82263-234c-4163-aa6d-ec88cc138c42

## About the Role

* 3+ years of professional experience in vehicle diagnostics or automotive diagnostic software development.
 * Hands-on experience with C++ programming, preferably in embedded automotive environments.
 * Working knowledge of UDS diagnostic protocols and ISO 14229.
 * Experience with DTC management and automotive diagnostic functionality.
 * Knowledge of OBD-II and SAE J1979.
 * Familiarity with automotive communication protocols, including CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
 * Experience with HIL/SIL testing frameworks for diagnostic validation.
 * Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional automotive engineering teams., * Experience developing or integrating diagnostic software for automotive ECUs.
 * Familiarity with automotive diagnostic tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer.
 * Experience with diagnostic test automation, fault simulation, and regression testing.
 * Understanding of embedded software architecture and automotive communication stacks., A hands-on automotive embedded C++ engineer with practical experience in UDS-based vehicle diagnostics, DTC management, automotive communication protocols, and HIL/SIL diagnostic validation.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Automotive C++ Diagnostics Engineer to develop, integrate, and validate vehicle diagnostic software for automotive embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with C++ development, UDS diagnostic protocols, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) management, automotive communication networks, and HIL/SIL testing frameworks.
The successful candidate will collaborate with embedded software, systems engineering, and validation teams to deliver reliable diagnostic functionality for automotive electronic control units (ECUs)., * Develop and maintain automotive diagnostic software using C++.

 * Implement and support vehicle diagnostic functionality using UDS (ISO 14229).
 * Work with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), diagnostic services, fault management, and diagnostic data.
 * Support OBD-II diagnostic functionality based on SAE J1979.
 * Develop, integrate, and troubleshoot diagnostic communication over CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
 * Analyze diagnostic requests, responses, communication errors, and ECU behavior.
 * Execute diagnostic validation using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing frameworks.
 * Collaborate with embedded software, system engineering, and test teams to resolve diagnostic issues.
 * Support software integration, debugging, regression testing, and diagnostic defect resolution.
 * Contribute to software quality, technical documentation, and automotive diagnostic development processes.