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Embedded Software Integration Engineer

KforceSan Jose, CAL6 LeadSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview In this role you integrate and evolve body controls software within automotive systems, aligning hardware and software interfaces to meet strict requirements. You will collaborate with validation teams to define test strategies and use field data to refine performance across vehicle domains. Your work supports functional safety analyses and cross-functional decision making, shaping how body control systems operate throughout the product lifecycle. This position offers a chance to impact how doors, lighting, seating, and other actuators enhance vehicle experiences in a dynamic, tech-driven environment. ResponsibilitiesEvolve body controls software architecture and define hardware/software interfacesLead early-stage hardware/software integration and validate system performanceTranslate vehicle objectives into precise software specifications for body control systemsLeverage field data to optimize body control system performanceCollaborate with validation teams to design comprehensive test strategiesDiagnose and resolve complex hardware/software interactions across the lifecycleAssess design modification impacts on hardware and software componentsChampion functional safety through DFMEA and HARA analysesGuide cross-functional teams on electrical, software, manufacturing, and mechanical aspectsFoster cross-functional understanding of system interdependencies across vehicle domains Key requirementsA technical degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering)Experience with CAN and/or LIN communication protocols and toolsProven experience leading collaborative engineering projectsSolid understanding of electrical engineering principles and mechatronic systemsKnowledge of DFMEA, HARA, and fault tree analysis methodologiesProficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python)Exceptional problem-solving abilities in complex, networked embedded systemsFamiliarity with hardware and software development lifecyclesDemonstrated ability to interpret data for system optimizationcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingeffective communicationCANLINC/C++