ASAS Sr. Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced senior software engineer to join a team of designers, researchers, and software developers to develop integrated HMI (Human-Machine Interface) software solutions. This is a 12-month contract position based in San Jose, California. The role will primarily focus on UI/UX and 3D visual software development, with additional responsibilities in core software systems that support HMI development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain visual features for evolving HMI engine that supports multiple projects
• Maintain, optimize, and fix bugs for HMI engine that runs on multiple platforms
• Work closely with designers, researchers, and software developers to implement 2D and 3D visuals that meet targeted aesthetic and functional requirements
• Iterate on multiple design implementations based on a dynamic design environment
• Develop end-to-end workflows for integrating design assets by building thorough knowledge of relevant software
• Develop tools and UI-based applications to support HMI software development
• Debug and troubleshoot bugs and issues in complex, data-driven networked environments
• Write robust, maintainable code
• Build, deploy, and test HMI software in concept vehicles
• Setup concept car hardware and test integration with software
• Participate in on-road concept car development activities
• Collaborate with automotive engineers, software developers, researchers, designers, and product managers throughout all stages of the production cycle
• Plan and organize software development tasks alongside the team

Qualifications

• Required

• 5+ years of professional software development experience

• 5+ years of C++ experience as primary language

• UI/UX software development experience with knowledge of UI design patterns (MVC, MVP, MVVM)

• 3D graphics software development experience in DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan

• Experience developing complex software with a multi-disciplinary team of designers, researchers, and software developers

• Experience working in Agile-based sprint schedules with ability to manage and complete tasks

• Self-sufficient and motivated approach to learning and incorporating new and existing software technologies

• Preferred

• Experience developing proprietary game engines or use of known engines (Unreal Engine, Unity3D, Godot, etc.)

• Experience with setting up build solutions for complex projects using CMake or equivalent build systems

• Network programming experience developing services using TCP/UDP/HTTP protocols

• Excellent debugging experience using available tools to troubleshoot applications with memory, threading, and network issues

• Experience developing reusable internal and third-party libraries

• Experience developing multi-platform C++ code (Windows, Linux, Android)

• Knowledge of Modern C++ features (C++11/14/17)

• Experience using 3D modeling applications to create and export assets for game engine pipelines (3ds Max, Maya, Blender)