Senior Software Application Engineer

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Senior Software Application Engineer
Troy, MI US 48007
Direct Hire | Full Time

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Software Application Engineer to lead the development of diagnostic solutions across PC, Mobile, and Embedded platforms for heavy-duty vehicle diagnostics. This role blends technical expertise with project leadership, ensuring delivery of secure, high-quality, and compliant products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects for PC, mobile, and embedded diagnostic platforms applications

• Define system architecture, requirements, and integration strategies

• Develop and validate diagnostic protocols (CAN/J1939, ISO 15765-2, J1708/J1587, UDS, ISO 22900)

• Ensure compliance with standards (RP1210/RP1227, J2534), cybersecurity, and safety requirements

• Collaborate with OEMs, fleets, suppliers, and engineering teams

• Support issue resolution during development, testing, and deployment

• Contribute to certification and compliance documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• 5+ years’ experience in embedded systems, diagnostics, or automotive/heavy-duty software

• Strong expertise in:

  • API driver development on PC & mobile (C/C++/.NET)

  • Vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, ISO 15765-2, UDS, J1939, DoIP)

  • Firmware development on VCI devices (microcontrollers, CAN transceivers, UART, USB)

  • TCP/IP protocols, secure communication (TLS, VPN, IPsec)

  • Low-level driver work (USB, NDIS, SDK integration)

• Experience with IDEs (Visual Studio 2022, MCUXpresso)

• Debugging firmware and IoT devices

• PC/Mobile (Android/iOS) application development with 3rd party APIs

• Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, and Git

Skills

• Embedded Linux development

• Cybersecurity in embedded systems

• Wireless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth SPP, BLE)

• Containerized applications (Docker, Podman)