Automotive Software Developer

Automotive Software Developer

SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking an Automotive Software Developer for an assigned project with a client in the automotive industry. The role is based in Charlotte, NC and requires onsite presence and willingness to travel up to 20%. If you are eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

Purpose

The position is responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and documenting Scout functions in the Drive System and Range Extender (REX) domains, including feature logic, diagnostics, and integration with vehicle networks and safety systems. It owns the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements to release, including documentation and supporting tooling (build, configuration, and CI). In addition, the role develops data pipelines and analytics to process large-scale vehicle and test data (e.g., MDF, CAN, dyno/vehicle datasets) to support validation, calibration insights, and quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Function Development (Drive & REX)
  • Implement control and supervisory functions (torque arbitration, regen blending, limits/derates, start/stop, charge sustain, diagnostics hooks)
  • Translate requirements into software architecture, state machines, and algorithms with defined interfaces and timing
  • Integrate with BMS, inverter, generator, and vehicle networks (CAN/CAN FD/LIN/Ethernet), incl. UDS support
  • Ensure robust execution, error handling, and participate in design/code reviews
• Verification, Validation & CI
  • Develop unit, integration, SIL, and HIL test support for automated regression in CI pipelines
  • Design reproducible test scenarios with HIL/vehicle teams, including fault injection
  • Support defect analysis with logs, reproduction steps, and root cause hypotheses
  • Ensure compliance with coding standards, static analysis, and coverage metrics
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Create and maintain design specs, ICDs, requirements, and test documentation
  • Support diagnostics/OBD documentation (DTC logic, monitors, freeze frames)
  • Ensure full traceability from requirements to tests and results
  • Contribute to functional safety work products and SW safety mechanisms
• Big-Data Analytics & Tooling
  • Build and maintain data pipelines for measurement and bus data (MDF, BLF, CSV, Parquet)
  • Develop KPI and anomaly detection analytics (torque, regen, thermal, derates, SOC, start/stop quality)
  • Create automated dashboards and reporting for engineering and calibration teams
  • Maintain reusable Python/SQL analysis libraries and ensure data governance
• Collaboration & Delivery
  • Collaborate with controls, calibration, diagnostics, HIL, and measurement teams
  • Align interfaces and integration with external suppliers when required
  • Support DevOps practices (CI/CD, build reproducibility, artifacts, release packaging)
• Location & Travel Expectations
  • Attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly.
  • May require the ability to travel globally
  • Participation in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or related field

Required Skills

• 4–8+ years in embedded software development for automotive/propulsion; experience with EV/HEV drive and/or range extender functions preferred.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded targets; familiarity with model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow/auto-code) is a plus.
• Experience with vehicle networking & diagnostics (CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, UDS/ISO 14229; OBD Mode 01–0A alignment desirable).
• Solid understanding of control systems fundamentals, timing, fixed-point/real-time constraints, and safety mechanisms (ISO 26262 exposure).
• Strong data engineering/analytics skills: Python (pandas, NumPy), time-series processing, MDF readers, and one or more of Spark/Databricks/Hadoop/SQL.
• Hands-on with Git, CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps), static analysis (e.g., Polyspace/Cppcheck), and issue tracking (Jira/Azure DevOps).
• Bonus: Knowledge of AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive), cybersecurity (ISO 21434), and performance profiling on embedded targets.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Volkswagen
• Willingness to travel globally

Physical Requirements

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA Status/Working Schedule

• Location: Charlotte NC
• Schedule: Full Time/ 40 hours per week
• Travel: globally travel up to 20%
• Overtime: as required
• Assignment Start: ca. June 2026– December 2030
• Duration: up to 4.5 years

DISCLAIMER: This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.