Vehicle Software Platform Engineer

Palo Alto, United States

Salary $120 - $140 per hour (W2 contract) State/Province California Country United States

Job Description Vehicle Software Platform Engineer — Palo Alto, CA (Onsite) | W2 Contract (6 months) | $120–$140/hr Our client, a leader in autonomous and assisted driving, is hiring a Vehicle Software Platform Engineer to design and build scalable application and middleware components for next-generation vehicle software systems. You'll develop core software modules, middleware, and integration layers that connect vehicle operating systems, compute platforms, and sensor data to high-level driving functions — writing production-quality C++ and Python that runs on in-vehicle systems. What you'll do:

Design and implement application- and middleware-level software features for advanced driving (AD/ADAS) and connected vehicle platforms. Develop and maintain C++ and Python modules that interface with sensors, compute nodes, and vehicle systems. Contribute to system integration, debugging, and optimization on Linux- and QNX-based environments. Set up or adapt build flows and related tooling. Collaborate across software, hardware, and systems teams; participate in code reviews and release processes for production software.

What we're looking for:

3–5+ years of relevant software engineering experience. Hands-on system software development (drivers, filesystems, sockets) on Linux and/or QNX. Solid understanding of embedded software/systems and interfaces such as Ethernet and CAN. Proven track record shipping production software in automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics, or a nearby embedded domain. Strong debugging and troubleshooting; a generalist who dives deep fast and learns continuously. Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred.

Details:

Location: Palo Alto, CA — onsite 5 days/week (no remote or relocation assistance). Schedule: Full-time, approx. 9–5/6, PST. Engagement: 6-month W2 contract. Pay: $120–$140/hr. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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