Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Software
Hybrid Fremont Full-time Senior Embedded & Firmware
At a glance
Senior Embedded & Firmware role at PlusAI. Fremont · full-time · $130,000–$180,000 base.
SalaryStated by PlusAI
$130,000 – $180,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from PlusAIOur estimate for the market: $159,126–$192,500Median $180,000
The range includes the market median of $180,000 for senior embedded & firmware roles in Fremont.
Worked out from 7 postings that stated pay, median $180,000. Last updated Oct 16, 2026.
RoleEmbedded & Firmware
SenioritySenior
LocationFremont
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$130,000–$180,000
PostedFeb 12, 2025 · 1y ago
Role brief
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Integrate vehicle and sensor CAN databases into the AUTOSAR communication stack, then tune its autonomous safety features
- Build AUTOSAR diagnostic functions and event-linked fault reporting for autonomous systems
- Bring new vehicle platforms online by configuring sensors and ECUs, resolving integration issues, and tuning parameters
- Investigate reported vehicle and system faults, then plan and run tests against internal and customer needs
- Travel to proving grounds for embedded-system testing and validation, while following and improving quality processes
What you bring
- A master's or doctoral degree in computer science, mechatronics, electrical engineering or a related discipline
- Strong C skills, Linux and Git workflow experience, and practical AUTOSAR work in embedded software
- Hands-on design of UDS and DTC diagnostics, including AUTOSAR DEM and event-chain reporting for autonomous or ADAS systems
- Knowledge of automotive communication and diagnostic protocols, plus experience creating automated software tests
Who this fits
This senior role suits an embedded engineer who can work across vehicle integration, diagnostics, and testing. You must be willing to work around Class-8 commercial vehicles and travel up to half the time for on-vehicle tests. The position is hybrid in Fremont.
From the employer
This role will be part of the runtime team which is responsible for the entire on-vehicle AD system integration, optimization, and core feature development. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally to define and implement sensor & vehicle interface CAN integration, diagnostics in AutoSAR safety domain, etc. You will also be responsible for the new vehicle platform and actuators integration, develop tools and procedures for new vehicle bring-up, and regular travel to our partner's proving ground to do on-vehicle testing and validation.
Responsibilities:
- Integrate CAN DBCs from different vehicle platforms and sensors into AUTOSAR communication stack
- Maintain and fine-tune autonomous safety features implemented within the AUTOSAR stack
- Design and implement AUTOSAR UDS and DEM (Diagnostic Event Manager) stack
- Design and Implement autonomous software diagnostics stack and DTC codes, with event-chain based reporting capability
- Support on-demand troubleshoot of vehicle and system related issues reported by external partners, internal testing / operations team, or diagnostic tools.
- Support new vehicle platform integration and bring-up activities, such as flashing and configuring of sensors and ECUs, resolving vehicle integration issues, data collection, parameter tuning, etc.
- Create and execute vehicle tests and testing plans/campaigns per internal and customer requirements.
- Execute development tests in coordination with test management and developers.
- Travel up to 50% of the time to support on-vehicle testing of embedded systems and autonomous driving stacks.
- Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.
Required Skills:
- Masters or Phd in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficient in C Programming
- Self-motivated and passionate about autonomous driving
- Willingness to travel and work in different environments, including on and around Class-8 commercial vehicles
- Proficient in Linux and GIT development workflow
- Knowledge of real-time operating systems and embedded software best practices, with hands-on experience in AUTOSAR
- Familiarity with embedded SW debugging tools (Lauterbach, ISystem, etc.), Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.)
- Clear understanding of communication protocols in automotive like CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, SPI, Ethernet, and diagnostic protocols like UDS and J1939
- Hands-on experience in DTC / UDS design and AutoSAR DEM (Diagnostic Event Manager) implementation for Autonomous / ADAS systems, including Diagnostic Event Chain implementation
- Understanding of different Level of SW testing and experience in building automation testing infrastructure
- Proven teamwork, communication, analytical, and systematic working skills
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with Python and C++ programming
- Understanding of autonomous driving software stack
- Basic understanding of different sensor concepts (camera/lidar/radar/gps/imu)
- Basic understanding of hardware / electronics, familiar with vehicle harnesses
- Experience with Infineon Aurix MCU and automotive high-performance SOC embedded systems