Vehicle Software Platform Engineer
HireArt
Software Engineering
Palo Alto, CA, USA
USD 120-140 / hour
Posted on Aug 10, 2025
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Vehicle Software Platform Engineer
A Secure, Connected Mobility Solutions Company
Full time
Location
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Work environment
In-person
Expected pay amount
120.00 - 140.00 USD Per Hour
Schedule
Onsite - Monday-Friday, 8AM-5/6PM (PST onsite)
Assignment length
6 month contract
Job description
HireArt is helping our client find an experienced Vehicle Software Platform Engineer to join its team developing a scalable, data-driven approach to autonomous and assisted driving.
In this role, you will focus on developing robust, sophisticated software platforms and tooling that underpin the functionality of modern vehicles.
We're looking for a candidate with a strong software development background in embedded, robotics, or automotive systems and the ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative, and intercultural environment.
As a Vehicle Software Platform Engineer, you'll:
In this role, you will focus on developing robust, sophisticated software platforms and tooling that underpin the functionality of modern vehicles.
We're looking for a candidate with a strong software development background in embedded, robotics, or automotive systems and the ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative, and intercultural environment.
As a Vehicle Software Platform Engineer, you'll:
- Work with the team to design, implement, test, and integrate features into the AD/ADAS vehicle platform.
- Set up or adapt build flows and other relevant tooling.
- Be excited about working hands-on in a fast-paced environment on software closely connected to operating systems, compute hardware, sensors, and vehicles.
- Be ready to dive in and learn across the technology stack and leverage experience to develop solutions with sound design principles, extensibility, and safety in mind.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred
- 3-5+ years of relevant work experience
- A proven track record of shipping production software in this domain or related industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics)
- Strong C++ and Python programming skills
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Generalist attitude with proven ability to dive deep fast and willingness to learn continuously
Nice-to-Have:
- Excellent understanding of embedded software and systems (automotive, aerospace, robotics, etc.) and related interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, etc.)
- Experience with system software development (e.g.drivers, filesystems, sockets) on Linux and/or QNX
Benefits:
- PTO and paid holidays!
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, 6-month contract position staffed via HireArt. This role will be onsite and available to candidates local to the Palo Alto, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp
Job description
HireArt is helping our client find an experienced Vehicle Software Platform Engineer to join its team developing a scalable, data-driven approach to autonomous and assisted driving.
In this role, you will focus on developing robust, sophisticated software platforms and tooling that underpin the functionality of modern vehicles.
We're looking for a candidate with a strong software development background in embedded, robotics, or automotive systems and the ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative, and intercultural environment.
As a Vehicle Software Platform Engineer, you'll:
In this role, you will focus on developing robust, sophisticated software platforms and tooling that underpin the functionality of modern vehicles.
We're looking for a candidate with a strong software development background in embedded, robotics, or automotive systems and the ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative, and intercultural environment.
As a Vehicle Software Platform Engineer, you'll:
- Work with the team to design, implement, test, and integrate features into the AD/ADAS vehicle platform.
- Set up or adapt build flows and other relevant tooling.
- Be excited about working hands-on in a fast-paced environment on software closely connected to operating systems, compute hardware, sensors, and vehicles.
- Be ready to dive in and learn across the technology stack and leverage experience to develop solutions with sound design principles, extensibility, and safety in mind.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred
- 3-5+ years of relevant work experience
- A proven track record of shipping production software in this domain or related industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics)
- Strong C++ and Python programming skills
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Generalist attitude with proven ability to dive deep fast and willingness to learn continuously
Nice-to-Have:
- Excellent understanding of embedded software and systems (automotive, aerospace, robotics, etc.) and related interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, etc.)
- Experience with system software development (e.g.drivers, filesystems, sockets) on Linux and/or QNX
Benefits:
- PTO and paid holidays!
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, 6-month contract position staffed via HireArt. This role will be onsite and available to candidates local to the Palo Alto, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp