Senior Software Technical Expert: QNX and Embedded Linux systems

Senior Software Technical Expert: QNX and Embedded Linux systems
Max Vendor Rate: ***
Location: Onsite. Auburn Hills, MI

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We are seeking a Senior Software Technical Expert specializing in QNX and Embedded Linux systems for automotive ECUs and centralized compute platforms. This role focuses on OS internals, middleware, driver frameworks, IPC, and high-performance, safety-oriented vehicle software platforms.
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Key Responsibilities
"Provide hands-on technical leadership for debugging and resolving OS, middleware, and platform-level issues on QNX and Embedded Linux.
"Conduct deep code and architecture reviews for kernel-space, driver-level, and user-space components with internal and supplier teams.
"Lead cross-domain investigations involving OS, middleware, applications, networking, and hardware abstraction.
"Provide architectural direction for real-time performance, reliability, safety, and scalability.
"Collaborate with hardware, systems, electrical, and integration teams to ensure optimal platform performance and stability.
"Guide platform-level performance analysis, fault isolation, and reliability improvements.
"Drive platform innovation, including evaluation of new OS features, middleware, virtualization, and container technologies.
"Define and promote best practices for OS design, validation, and production readiness.
"Mentor senior engineers in OS internals, real-time systems, and embedded Linux/QNX development.
"Influence vehicle compute and platform software roadmap aligned with business and product direction.
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Basic Qualifications
"Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
"15+ years of embedded software experience, with strong emphasis on:
oQNX Neutrino and/or Embedded Linux
oOS internals, scheduling, memory management, IPC
oDevice drivers and BSP development
"Excellent C/C++ skills; strong system-level debugging experience.
"Deep understanding of real-time systems and multi-core architectures.
"Strong experience with vehicle networking (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) at the OS and middleware level.
"End-to-end experience with SDLC and V-model development.
"Understanding of ASPICE and automotive software processes.
"Ability to work onsite full-time.
"Strong communication, leadership, and cross-team collaboration skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
"Master s or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
"Experience with centralized vehicle compute platforms, domain controllers, or HPC ECUs.
"Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262) and automotive cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434).
"Experience with ASIL decomposition and safety partitioning on QNX/Linux.
"Scripting in Python, Shell, and experience with CI/CD, build systems, and test automation.
"Familiarity with virtualization, containers, and middleware frameworks (e.g., DDS, SOME/IP).





We are seeking a self-motivated and highly experienced software engineering expert who can provide right technical direction and insights into the product development and facilitate their implementation. The person needs to be a hands-on, passionate, and proactive leader with an in-depth understanding of ECU software and its interaction in a complex vehicle network topology.
Responsibilities:
"Provide real-time guidance and hands-on assistance to the local team triaging and reproducing issues.
"Perform efficient and effective in-person code and design reviews with in-house as well as supplier's team.
"Provide directions on issue resolutions ensuring high quality deliverables with no regression.
"Work closely with the cross-functional teams to ensure well-defined requirements and strategies.
"Steer cross-modules discussions to quickly diagnose the issue trail and settle any ownership dispute between module owners.
"Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, systems) to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
"Drive innovation through research, prototyping, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
"Establish and promote best practices in design, validation, and compliance with industry standards.
"Mentor senior engineers and contribute to talent development across the software organization.
"Influence long-term technology strategy and roadmap in alignment with business goals.
Basic Qualifications:
"A bachelor s in electrical engineering or computer science or equivalent
"A minimum of 15 years of experience in embedded software development with focus on OS internals, BSW development and low-level drivers on various platform architectures.
"Strong C/C++ programming skills and deep knowledge of embedded OS architecture
"Deep understanding of the AUTOSAR Concepts
"An end-to-end knowledge and experience of SDLC in addition to the specifics involved in each step on either side of the V
"Experience developing software using MATLAB/Simulink, C, C++, AUTOSAR authoring tools such as DaVinci/SystemDesk etc.
"Deep level of understanding of the vehicle architecture and networking protocols (CAN/LIN, Ethernet)
"Complete understanding of Automotive Product Development Process such as ASPICE
"Ability to work onsite fulltime
"Good communication and proven leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:
"A Ph.D. or master s degree in electrical engineering or computer science
"Experience working with several vehicle ECUs
"Knowledge of automotive safety and cybersecurity standards (ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434)
"Experience in applying safety critical concepts (ASIL) and standards such as ISO-26262 to the software development
"Scripting experience in Python or Shell; familiarity with CI/CD and test automation tools