Software Release Engineer

Global PACCAR Electronics department, which serves Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF truck brands has an opening for a Software Release Engineer. Primary responsibilities are managing embedded software deliverables and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure successful vehicle software launches in PACCAR manufacturing plants and in the field.

Location: Lewisville, TX

About PACCAR

PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. 

About Global PACCAR Electronics 

The Global PACCAR Electronics organization supports Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF by transforming how control systems and vehicle software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. GPE designs next‑generation vehicle controls, display systems, and autonomous technologies that raise the bar for customer productivity and safety. 

Whether on highways, construction sites, urban centers, or forest roads, PACCAR trucks are recognized for exceptional quality and performance. PACCAR Electronics is central to these product identities—delivering innovations from advanced PTO functionality to intuitive, high‑value digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR’s future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems. 

Job Responsibilities

• Release vehicle system software packages and customer-configurable parameter solutions for commercial trucks.
• Maintain and release drawings to document changes to vehicle system software calibrations and parameter characteristics.
• Complete engineering change notice documentation to implement software and parameter updates into production environments.
• Define and maintain the software package structures to maintain compatibility with PACCAR’s proprietary service tool and internal backoffice applications.
• Evaluate and improve processes for selecting, configuring, composing, and delivering embedded software.
• Translate requirements into parameter rules logic to support vehicle-specific calibrations to meet the needs of product designs and customer needs.
• Track and report progress of support activities (sales tool updates, selection logic changes, programming tool releases, software test, and any required regulatory submissions) leading to launch readiness and overall release schedule.
• Support launch at truck assembly plants as needed and resolve field issues as identified.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers as well as other professionals to ensure industry-leading quality of the content delivery is met/maintained/exceeded on all releases.
• Coordinate with suppliers as needed to ensure purchased software is delivered on-time and correctly structured for PACCAR use.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and/or releasing automotive or commercial vehicle system software, electronic controls, switches, driver input devices, and/or HMI
• Experience with testing and/or designing software for autonomous vehicle systems.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (MATLAB, C++, C#, etc.).
• Awareness of heavy-duty commercial truck regulations, especially affecting instrumentation, emissions, safety, and On-Board Diagnostics.
• Understanding truck design and application as it impacts electrical/electronic systems, architecture, and software-driven functionality.
• Basic understanding of J1939 Communication Protocol, UDS, and Automotive Ethernet, as it pertains to programming and diagnostics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and planning/tracking skills.
• Competency with standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Able to learn and use new processes and techniques and resourcefully solve complex technical issues.
• Good attention to detail and ability to formulate a robust root-cause analysis across multiple information sources.
• Ability to translate between customer-driven sales requirements and engineering-driven technical solutions.
• Commitment to reliability, value, and quality in all aspects of work.
• Willingness to grow continuously, both personally and professionally with strong results and goal driven orientation.

PACCAR Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive PTO – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health account (HSA)
• Paid short-and-long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future. The salary range for the Software Release Engineer is $90,400 - $141,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.