Director Of Systems Software Development

Rev up your career in the world of Electric Vehicle Systems! We are seeking a visionary leader to take the driver's seat as our Director of System Software Development. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable transportation by architecting cutting-edge vehicle control and telemetry systems. If you're ready to steer innovation and fuel your passion for automotive software, this role is your green light

DEPARTMENT: Product Engineering

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Engineering

STATUS: TEMPORARY TO POSSIBLE HIRE - FULL TIME (1ST SHIFT)

SALARY: Salary $160K - $190K, Benefits, and Company Stock Options

LOCATION: Gilbert, AZ

CONTACT: Liz or Caroline at 951-823-0023

SUMMARY: Manage the development of system software for commercial and industrial Electric Vehicle Systems including Mobility and Charging platforms.

The position will have overall responsibility for managing the development and production release of platform firmware, software, and communications both within the vehicle as well as vehicle to cloud and cloud to client.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Architect and design a robust Vehicle control and Telemetry System, leveraging automotive protocols like Controller Area Network (CAN), FlexRay, and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) for seamless communication with vehicle ECUs, BMS, and 3rd party components.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications, ensuring compatibility with proprietary vehicle communication buses.

· Develop software components focusing on optimizing data acquisition from various sensors, actuators, and control units within the vehicle.

· Implement advanced diagnostic features by integrating On-Board Diagnostics protocols, enabling real-time monitoring of system performance and fault detection.

· Lead the technical design of server systems, utilizing microservices architecture for scalability and high availability, while integrating with in-vehicle gateway modules.

· Design secure communication channels between battery electric vehicles, charging hardware and server systems, employing Transport Layer Security (TLS) and secure key exchange mechanisms.

· Implement data compression and encryption algorithms to optimize bandwidth usage during data transmission to the server, ensuring efficient utilization of cellular or satellite communication.

· Utilize cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure to design server-side components, employing serverless functions for event-driven telemetry data processing and storage.

· Integrate data visualization tools such as Grafana or Tableau for real-time monitoring and analysis of telemetry data, providing actionable insights to end-users.

· Conduct thorough code reviews, emphasizing coding standards, performance optimizations, and adherence to Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) requirements.

· Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues related to both vehicle and server systems, with a focus on maintaining real-time data integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.

· Proven expertise as an Automotive Software Architect, specializing in the development of telemetry systems with a deep understanding of automotive controls and communication protocols.

· Proficient in developing embedded Systems Software for automotive ECUs.

· In-depth knowledge of vehicle network architectures, including CAN, FlexRay, and LIN.

· Familiarity with OBD-II standards and implementation for advanced vehicle diagnostics.

· Strong experience with cloud platforms, microservices, and serverless architectures.

· Understanding of automotive safety standards and ASIL requirements.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

· Effective communication skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

· Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.

· Proven ability to write clear technical/engineering documentation, and coordinate documentation amongst necessary digital systems for cross-functional alignment.

· Experience integrating data visualization tools like Grafana or Tableau.

· 10+ years related experience.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Verbal Communication - Strong English language proficiency required. Ability to articulate your ideas and recommendations in a group setting and to communicate with vendors and partners clearly and effectively with minimal need to re-articulate your messaging.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.