Role Summary:The Engineer II, ADAS Software Integration is an early-career individual contributor within the ADAS business unit responsible for executing defined software integration activities with growing independence. The role performs targeted C/C++ and configuration changes, investigates build, compile, runtime, and deployment issues, supports software packaging and vehicle/bench flashing, and validates software changes across local, CI, bench, and vehicle environments. The Engineer II works with local ADAS integration teams and Germany-based engineering teams to reproduce issues, analyze logs and traces, implement routine fixes, document technical findings, and escalate higher-complexity issues when needed. The position remains hands-on and execution-focused while taking greater ownership for the quality, reproducibility, and completion of assigned integration work.
Role Responsibilities:Embedded Software Support- Implement small to moderately scoped C/C++ changes in low-level software, middleware, or application software within assigned components.
- Reproduce, investigate, and resolve routine compile, link, runtime, or integration issues using defined steps, available logs, traces, and established debugging methods.
- Prepare and update code changes for review using established branching, code-review, and documentation
- Validate approved software changes on local, CI, bench, or vehicle targets and document results.
Build, Compile & Integration Issue Triage- Execute build, compile, and integration workflows and independently capture failures, logs, and environment
- Triage dependency, configuration, toolchain, and interface issues affecting ADAS software integration and resolve routine issues within the assigned scope.
- Coordinate findings and next steps with software, integration, test, and release teams; escalate issues that require broader system or architectural decisions.
- Document issue symptoms, reproduction steps, fix attempts, and validation evidence.
Deployment Tooling, Automation & Vehicle Flashing Support - Execute deployment packaging, release-candidate preparation, and delivery of ADAS software to bench and vehicle targets.
- Maintain repeatable local, CI, or cloud deployment workflows and identify configuration or environment issues that affect reproducibility.
- Develop or update simple scripts and configuration files that improve build, deployment, or flashing workflows.
- Perform routine vehicle and bench flashing activities, including basic troubleshooting, recovery, and configuration checks; escalating complex failures when needed.
Bench, Vehicle Validation & Diagnostics Support- Execute ADAS bench and vehicle validation activities by enabling software updates, diagnostic access, logging, and trace capture.
- Use diagnostic and communication tools across CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, DoIP, or related technologies to support issue analysis.
- Perform system configuration, commissioning, and readiness checks for benches, lab systems, and vehicles using established procedures.
- Confirm that assigned software changes meet defined validation criteria and are ready for downstream testing or release activities.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement- Create and maintain technical documentation such as build notes, deployment steps, troubleshooting notes, root-cause summaries, trace summaries, and validation results.
- Identify and implement practical improvements that increase reproducibility, traceability, and efficiency of integration workflows.
- Share technical learnings with team members and incorporate feedback from code reviews, test reviews, and integration events.
General Skills:- Thoughtful Problem Solver & Communicator: Applies analytical thinking, asks clarifying questions, and communicates status, risks, and findings clearly.
- Independent & Accountable: Owns assigned engineering tasks from execution through validation and documentation, seeking guidance when scope or risk exceeds established boundaries.
- Collaborative Team Member: Works effectively with software, integration, test, and release teams across locations and time zones.
- Learning Agility: Builds domain knowledge quickly and applies established engineering practices, tools, and processes.
- Attention to Detail: Works effectively in evolving technical environments, prioritizes assigned work, and adjusts approach as new information becomes available.
- Drives Diversity: Supports an inclusive team environment where different perspectives are respected.
Required Specialized Skills:- Proficiency in C/C++ programming skills with the ability to read, modify, build, and test code under supervision.
- Working knowledge of embedded software concepts, Linux command-line workflows, RTOS concepts, or middleware/application software.
- Ability to reproduce, analyze, and resolve routine software builds, compile, deployment, runtime, or integration issues using logs, traces, build output, and issue reports.
- Working knowledge of Git or similar version-control workflows, including branching, code review, and changing documentation practices.
- Ability to make targeted software or configuration changes and validate results in local, CI, bench, or vehicle environments.
- Experience supporting software packaging, deployment, flashing, provisioning, or recovery workflows for embedded targets.
- Working knowledge of vehicle, bench, ECU, or lab-based software integration concepts and the ability to perform configuration, commissioning, and readiness.
- Ability to work safely in lab, bench, and vehicle environments and follow established engineering and validation procedures.
Desired Skills:- Experience with ADAS, automated driving, robotics, embedded Linux, or automotive software integration.
- Working knowledge of automotive communication or diagnostic protocols such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, or DoIP.
- Experience with Python, Bash, YAML, or other scripting for build, test, or integration automation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Artifactory, or similar.
- Experience with vehicle flashing, provisioning, recovery, or release-candidate installation workflows.
- Familiarity with CANalyzer, CANoe, adb logcat, Putty, or similar diagnostic and logging tools.
- Familiarity with automotive safety and cybersecurity expectations such as ISO 26262 or ISO/SAE 21434.
Workplace Flexibility:- Frequent early morning calls, virtual meetings, or workshops may be required to overlap with German business hours.
- Occasional international and domestic travel may be required for integration support, planning workshops, or on-site collaboration.
- Role may require work in bench, lab, or vehicle environments under established safety procedures.
Years of Relevant Experience:- 2+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, embedded systems, automotive systems, or related technical coursework/internship experience.
- 1+ years of hands-on experience with C/C++, embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments,middleware/application software, or comparable embedded software workflows.
- 1+ years of experience supporting software build, compile, test, debugging, deployment, or vehicle/benchintegration activities.
Required Education:- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- California State driving license required.
Desired Education: - Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant internship or project experience in embedded software, ADAS, robotics, automotive systems, or test automation.
CompensationSalary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is $110,210 - $159,650.
CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees.
