Automotive Software Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking an experienced Automotive Software Engineer for a contract role with our client in Newark, CA.

Must be locally based, willing to work on-site or willing to relocate at your own expense. Must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S. (no sponsorship).

Overview
This role focuses on developing software for the Telematics Control Unit, the primary communication gateway in the vehicle. The position involves designing, developing, and optimizing software to support connectivity, cloud communication, vehicle diagnostics, and over-the-air updates.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for the Telematics Control Unit
• Develop frameworks and features for connectivity, OTA, cloud communication, and vehicle diagnostics
• Architect software for multi-core processor environments
• Integrate individual functions into the control unit and ensure optimization through design and code reviews
• Develop and validate test programs to ensure software robustness
• Collaborate with system engineering, cloud, powertrain, and data science teams
• Diagnose and resolve customer vehicle telematics software issues efficiently

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in C/C++ development
• 5+ years of experience with Linux operating systems
• 5+ years of experience with TCP/IP network programming
• Strong understanding of IPC mechanisms (Sockets, Message Queues, Shared Memory)
• Experience with scripting languages and software development optimization
• Knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Experience with automotive protocols (CAN, UDS)
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting (Bash)
• Background in automotive telematics software and diagnostics