Lead Embedded Software Engineer Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Role: Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Santa Clara, CA (4 Days Onsite)
Type: Contract to Hire (C2H)
Experience: 8+ Years

Role Overview:
We are looking for a technically strong professional who is hands-on with coding and interested in lead-level responsibilities while actively contributing to the team. The ideal candidate should also have experience working closely with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded/automotive software applications
• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for embedded systems
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks using industry-standard tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance
• Research, evaluate, and implement new testing tools, technologies, and methodologies

Primary Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience in C++ programming and software development
• Proficiency in Python or Shell scripting
• Experience in test automation using Python or Shell scripting
• Solid experience with unit testing tools such as Google Test (GTest) or VectorCast
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience using AI tools to enhance development productivity

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with static code analysis and compliance standards (AUTOSAR, MISRA, CERT)
• Knowledge of automotive systems and standards (AUTOSAR, ADAS)
• Familiarity with tools such as Bazel, Dazel, Git, and Jenkins
• Experience with CUDA kernel development

Qualifications:

• B.Tech / M.Tech in ECE, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in embedded or automotive software development