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PACCAR Inc. Application Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Platform Job in Kirkland, Washington
PACCAR Embedded Engineering Organizationhas an immediate opening foranApplication Software Engineerto join our Autonomous Vehicle Program inKirkland, WA, orLewisville, TX. Company Information PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc. is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started! Organization Information PACCAR Embedded Engineering is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations. You will collaborate with an international, cross-functional team focused on driving superior technical solutions that maximize customer uptime and operating efficiency. Successful applicants will demonstrate individual creativity in addressing challenges and opportunities while working within a supportive team to develop industry-leading solutions for the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry. Position Summary PACCAR's Embedded Engineering department, which serves Kenworth and Peterbilt, has an opening for an Application Software Engineer in the Autonomous Vehicle Program team. This team is seeking to develop multiple new features to support the creation of a safe and reliable autonomous-enabled truck. Successful candidates for this role will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, possess the ability to learn quickly and strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver critical program goals across multiple functionalities and continue to enhance PACCAR's global functional and system development processes. Job Functions / Responsibilities Define the embedded system specifications, performance targets, and system interfaces. Strong embedded systems knowledge and hands-on experience in memory management strategies. Hands-on experience with software development tools (Matlab/Simulink) Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Java, or Python, and experience with embedded software development. Experience with version control tools (SVN/GIT) Develop high-level software architectures for embedded applications, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and modularity. Defining complex software solutions for the application software. Proven experience in software architecture and development for automotive embedded systems or related domains. Experience in working with L3/L4 embedded systems. Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Participate in the planning and tracking of software tasks Test and implement software modifications to repair defects discovered during validation and testing Lead embedded architecture and electrical integration support working closely with Electrical architecture and integration teams. Oversee the development of embedded software modules, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, safety regulations, and technology roadmap development. Ensure embedded software compli