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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Release Engineer - **Company:** PACCAR Inc - **Location:** Kirkland, WA, United States - **Salary:** $67,800.0 - $101,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Programming Tools, Embedded Software, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Scripting, Backend, Information Technology - **Published:** June 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/job/detail/87466331/Software-Release-Engineer ## About the Role The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This individual brings a strong sense of ownership, learns quickly, and consistently delivers results across multiple concurrent programs., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. * Strong ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project tracking skills. * Proficiency with standard business tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). * Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to new processes, and solve complex technical problems. * Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform root cause analysis using multiple data sources. * Ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.Commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable solutions. * Self-driven with a growth mindset and results-oriented approach., * 1+ years of experience in design, development, or release of automotive or commercial vehicle systems (software, ECUs, HMI, driver controls, etc.). * Experience with programming or scripting languages such as MATLAB, C++, or C#. * Familiarity with heavy-duty vehicle regulations, including emissions, safety, instrumentation, and on-board diagnostics. * Understanding of vehicle electrical/electronic architectures and software-driven functionality. * Working knowledge of communication and diagnostic protocols such as J1939, UDS, and Automotive Ethernet. * Preferred Technical Experience: + Automotive HMI/ Instrumentation/Driver Controls + Diesel Powertrain Control Systems + Vehicle Controls + HV Battery Electric/Electrification Control Systems + Autonomous Control Systems + Automotive Ethernet ## Description The Global PACCAR Electronics (GPE) organization is seeking a Software Release Engineer to manage embedded software releases for commercial vehicle systems. In this role, you will own the end-to-end coordination of software deliverables, ensuring seamless integration, validation, and launch readiness across PACCAR manufacturing plants and field applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality software that meets production, regulatory, and customer requirements., * Manage release control of embedded software components and calibration parameters for commercial vehicle systems. * Author and release engineering documentation, including drawings and part number definitions, to support software and calibration configurations. * Create and maintain Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to manage updates across production and aftermarket environments. * Define and maintain production-facing software and calibration structures to ensure alignment between vehicle systems, backend systems, and PACCAR proprietary service tools. * Develop and enhance processes for software selection, configuration, integration, and delivery. * Translate vehicle and sales requirements into parameter logic to enable configuration-based software calibrations driven by order data. * Track and communicate release readiness, including progress on software validation, programming tools, regulatory submissions, and launch milestones. * Support vehicle launches at manufacturing plants and troubleshoot field issues as they arise. * Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to ensure high-quality software releases. * Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely, accurate delivery of externally developed software and components. ## Related Videos - [JavaScript? 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