Principal Software Engineer

Position Title Principal Software Engineer Location 2000 Town Center, Unit 660, Southfield, MI 48075 Job Description Design, develop, integrate, validate, and optimize embedded software for automotive infotainment systems across Android, Linux, and QNX environments; perform deep‑level debugging and root‑cause analysis; maintain CI/CD automation; provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentorship, and Scrum facilitation. Responsibilities Software Architecture & Development — Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for automotive infotainment systems, including Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, Audio, Multimedia, Android Auto, and CarPlay on the Android platform. Implement system‑level features using C, C++, Java, and Python across Android, Linux, and QNX RTOS environments; port and integrate software modules including HAL layers, drivers, and middleware. Collaborate with engineering and verification teams to align development with project objectives and timing. System Integration & Debugging — Perform deep‑level debugging and root‑cause analysis of infotainment and connectivity issues using ADB, CAN analyzers, MOST, SPI, and I2C tools. Integrate and debug third‑party automotive software modules; triage field, factory, and development issues and provide rapid solutions. Validation, Optimization & CI/CD — Integrate software from OEMs and automotive suppliers into unified infotainment platforms; optimize memory, CPU, and storage performance. Develop and maintain automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and KPI monitoring tools; ensure adherence to coding standards and quality metrics. Technical Leadership & Collaboration — Provide architectural guidance to engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and mentorship; act as Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning and stand‑ups. Support cybersecurity initiatives, including log sanitization and access control per IVI standards; communicate technical progress and risks to OEM stakeholders. Knowledge & Skills Applied Embedded software development for automotive infotainment systems. Android platform framework development; Android Automotive OS, AOSP, Audio HAL, ALSA. Embedded driver development in C, C++, and Java on Linux or QNX RTOS; kernel programming, BSP development. Third‑party automotive module integration and debugging. Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, Android Auto, Wireless CarPlay; CAN, MOST, I2C, SPI protocols. CI/CD automation; GIT, Jenkins, Gerrit, JIRA; DevOps, automation framework development. Agile/Scrum methodology; Scrum Master; multithreading; Python, C#. Requirements Master’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, or foreign equivalent plus 3 years of experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr