Software Engineer Embedded Linux

  • Farmington Hills (Michigan)
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About us

For future mobility concepts and in-car user experience, software is set to play an even more decisive role. Elektrobit  is a visionary global supplier of embedded and connected software products and services for the automotive industry with more than 3400 employees worldwide. For over 30 years now, we have been developing pioneering technologies for automated driving, new vehicle infrastructures, connected cars, and user experience. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental AG.

At Elektrobit we are working toward a world in which mobility causes zero fatalities, produces low emissions, and transforms your commute into quality time. In our collaboration with our customers, including Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, GM, Volkswagen Group, Volvo, and many more, we live and breathe our passion for automotive software and for the mobility of tomorrow.

​​​​​​​Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without Elektrobit visa sponsorship.

Join our team and help shape the future of the automobile.

Your responsibilities

  • Work with our customers on design and implementation of next-gen high performance controllers based on EB products
  • Dependability
  • Service oriented architectures
  • Hypervisor concepts
  • Integrate additional Elektrobit and 3rd party software into a complex solution
  • Integrate BSPs and get new targets up and running
  • Customize target builds according to project requirements
  • Embedded software engineering
  • Create (demo) applications for new target platforms
  • First level of support for EB's customers in the America

Your profile

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree
  • Experience with embedded Linux (e.g. Yocto project) or other POSIX compatible operating systems
  • Good C and C++ programming skills and knowledge
  • Assembler or Java skills are a plus
  • Good source level debugging skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Good knowledge in embedded software development environments and tools including IDE, editors, compilers, linkers, emulators, debuggers, analysis and monitoring tools
  • Good knowledge of ARM based microcontrollers
  • Automotive experience is a plus (e.g. experience with realtime operating systems, in-vehicle communication)
  • Excellent listening and communications skills – written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently and in small teams

What we offer

Standard Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations.
  • 401(k) retirement program with immediate company match.
  • Ten hours of vacation leave every month and 80 hours of paid sick leave annually (prorated based on start date).
  • Nine paid company holidays.
  • Three floating holidays (prorated based on start date).
  • One week of paid parental leave available for use upon hire.
  • Wellness Reimbursement (up to $150/quarter).
  • Technology fee stipend ($50/month) to help offset work-from-home costs.
  • Tuition Assistance Program reimbursement (up to $5250/year).
  • Working on exciting and future-oriented projects in international collaboration within a multicultural and diverse team.
  • A healthy work/life balance.
  • Opportunities for personal development through a range of training courses provided by our academy.

Contact us

Apply quickly and easily via our job portal, where you can also import your resume data automatically. Further information on development opportunities, corporate culture, and benefits can be found at https://elektrobit.com/careers
 
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Elektrobit offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Elektrobit has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Elektrobit provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.
 
Any questions?
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