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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** PACCAR Inc
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,330 - $211,770
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Software Quality, Data Structures, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Node.Js, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Release Management, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Testing, Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Information Technology, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18864899/Senior-Embedded-Software-Engineer-California-Sunnyvale

## About the Role

* A bachelor's degree in computer science or another relevant field is required.
 * 7+ years of industry experience in software development, of which at least 3 years are in building and deploying production embedded software.
 * Adaptability and creativity with the ability to think outside of the box.
 * Interest in, passion for, or curiosity about trucks, automobiles, and technology.
 * Ability to self-direct, even in the face of ambiguity.
 * A collaborative attitude with a willingness to work in a small team environment.
 * A willingness to grow personally and professionally while utilizing new engineering processes and techniques to be resourceful in solving complex technical problems., * A master's degree is highly preferred.
 * Programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, and Java in the context of real-time operating systems and environments including Android, QNX, SOME/IP, and related technologies.
 * Experience partitioning and allocating processes into edge computing devices.
 * Software architecture, data structures, containerization, profiling, and optimization.
 * Enabling automotive technologies including sensors, computer vision, and signal processing.
 * Exposure to CAN, Ethernet, and wireless communication protocols.
 * Understanding of full stack development with JavaScript, Node.js and database management

## Description

* Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions for vehicle-connected technologies, both on edge devices (trucks) and cloud platforms.
 * Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following software best practices and coding standards.
 * Manage and maintain version control repositories using Git/GitHub, ensuring proper branching, merging, and release management.
 * Supervise and guide external development resources to ensure alignment with project goals and quality standards.
 * Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software design, development processes, and deployment procedures.
 * Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to incorporate modern software practices into PACCAR's development workflows.
 * Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools to enhance team productivity and product quality.
 * Champion software quality by enforcing testing standards including unit, integration, and system testing.
 * Support deployment and monitoring of software in production environments and respond to operational issues as needed.