Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Algorithm Engineer

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master degree in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, or mathematics
  • 3+ years of automotive development process experience
  • 3+ years of programming skills in C, C++, Python, or Matlab
  • 3+ years of model-based development experience in Simulink or related tools
  • 5+ years of experience in vehicle control function development
  • 5+ years of tuning experience for vehicle control functions
  • Knowledge of automotive SPICE and ISO 26262 standards

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement longitudinal and lateral control algorithms for various driving functions
  • Calibrate and tune control functions both in vehicles and simulations
  • Develop functional system requirements based on customer input and system-level needs
  • Demonstrate and negotiate algorithm performance with internal and external stakeholders
  • Analyze test data from vehicle and synthetic tests
  • Create test scripts for algorithms and integrate them into Base Software
  • Support algorithm integration into ECU and debug issues in vehicle or HIL environments

Benefits

  • Supportive collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Generous paid vacation and personal time
  • 401k Plan with employer contribution
  • Paid holidays
  • Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Access to supportive employee groups and community outreach activities
Full Job Description
Req ID 87000 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

About the Position

The ADAS Algorithm Engineer designs and develops ADAS control algorithms (e.g., ACC, lane centering, braking) using tools like Simulink, TargetLink, and C/C++, including calibration, testing (MIL/SIL/vehicle), integration, and debugging. They work across the full development cycle-defining requirements, analyzing test data, validating performance, collaborating with customers, and supporting integration, toolchains, and project planning.

What you can look forward to as ADAS Algorithm Engineer:
  • Design, implement and test longitudinal and lateral control algorithms for driving functions such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lance Centering, Lane Changes, Collision Imminent Braking etc. using Simulink, Targetlink and C/C++
  • Calibrate and tune controls functions in vehicle and simulation
  • Develop functional system requirements from customer requirements and algorithm requirements from system level requirements
  • Demonstrate algorithm performance, and negotiate algorithm requirements with internal and external customers
  • Analyze data from vehicle tests or synthetic tests
  • Develop test scripts for algorithm testing and integrate algorithms into Base Software
  • Conduct algorithm development test (Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and In-Vehicle, Unit Test), and support algorithm integration into ECU
  • Debug algorithm issues in vehicle or HIL bench
  • Support tool chain developments for SIL or Continuous Integration (CI), and support algorithm project lead with effort estimations and planning


Your profile as ADAS Algorithm Engineer:
  • Bachelor or Master degree in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, maths or similar
  • 3+ years of experience with automotive development process
  • 3+ years of experience programming in C, C++, Python, Matlab etc.
  • 3+ years of experience with model based development in Simulink or Targetlink, Controldesk etc.
  • 3+ years of embedded software experience
  • 5+ years of experience with vehicle control function development
  • 5+ years of experience tuning vehicle control functions
  • Experience with testing environments for static, dynamic white box tests and algorithm black box tests (QAC, Cantata, Polyspace etc.), Continuous Integration
  • Experience with vehicle integration of automotive sensors such as Radars, Lidars or Cameras
  • Knowledge of (automotive) SPICE und ISO26262
  • You are a teamplayer, driven and structured, can communicate well with customers and suppliers, enjoy working in an intercultural and intercontinental team, available to travel (10%)
  • Valid drivers license


What We Offer:
  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal Time
  • 401k Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities


Be part of our ZF team as Algorithm Engineer ADAS and apply now!

Contact

Gabriela Palacio

About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
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