Job TitleECG Software Design & Release Engineer
Overview / Summary The ECG Software Design & Release Engineer is responsible for leading the delivery, integration, and validation of gateway software across next-generation vehicle architectures. This role serves as a key liaison between software development teams, program management, and external suppliers to ensure high-quality software delivery, successful vehicle launches, and continuous post-launch improvements. The ideal candidate combines expertise in automotive embedded systems with strong project management and collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities - Lead the delivery, integration, and validation of gateway software within vehicle programs.
- Manage technical execution to ensure software releases meet project requirements, quality standards, and program milestones.
- Support successful vehicle launches through timely software integration and functional validation.
- Manage software maintenance, updates, and ongoing improvements to address post-launch issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and program stakeholders to support efficient software delivery.
- Champion Agile methodologies to streamline development processes and improve delivery efficiency.
- Partner with program management teams to establish and optimize processes that support on-time software delivery.
- Provide hands-on engineering support to troubleshoot, flash, test, and validate software at the system level.
- Perform validation activities on simulation platforms and test vehicles to collect diagnostic data and improve software quality.
- Utilize connected vehicle data and telemetry to support root-cause analysis, engineering problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
- Identify, assess, and manage software development and integration risks, implementing mitigation plans as needed.
- Escalate critical risks and issues to appropriate stakeholders for timely resolution.
- Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and effective problem-solving within the team environment.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree.
- 3+ years of experience in automotive software development, software integration, or Systems/Design & Release Engineering.
- Experience working with vehicle electrical architectures.
- Experience working with Tier-1 and/or Tier-2 suppliers and managing software delivery timelines.
- Experience participating in or leading vehicle launch activities.
- Experience troubleshooting software issues in manufacturing, testing, or laboratory environments.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, and networking protocols and standards.
- Experience using Jira and GitHub.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
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