Senior HMI Software Development and Quality Engineer

Daimler Truck AG•Portland, OR

11d•$117,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a software architect and debugger to shape the future Driver Experience domain for Daimler Truck and its brands. You will lead the SW architecture development of one of our new Daimler Truck HMI ECUs (Instrument Cluster). In collaboration with our global development team, you will deliver forward-thinking, robust, and maintainable solutions for all Daimler Truck brands. Your involvement will span all development phases, including ideation, architecture, prototyping, validation and release. The Driver Experience team focuses on digital on-truck solutions and works hand in hand with design, engineering, and product strategy teams globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field with 5 or more years of relevant software development experience
3 or more years of experience developing complex graphical user interfaces using technologies such as Qt, OpenGL, React, Svelte, or comparable frameworks
Strong software engineering skills and proficiency in modern C++, object-oriented design, and maintainable software architecture
Experience developing embedded software for automotive, industrial, or safety-critical products
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, static analysis, and automated testing
Experience conducting code reviews and defining or applying software development standards
Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical decisions, quality risks, and improvement actions across global teams
Detail-oriented, proactive, reliable, and comfortable working in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field with 7 or more years of relevant software development experience
Experience developing automotive instrument clusters, infotainment, HUDs, or similar HMI products
Knowledge of automotive software architectures, including AUTOSAR or comparable platform concepts
Familiarity with CAN, LIN, automotive Ethernet, diagnostics, and vehicle communication interfaces
Experience with embedded automotive platforms
Familiarity with ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE
Experience defining software processes and engineering governance
Familiarity with Agile and SAFe development methodologies
Experience leading technical communities or mentoring engineers
Familiarity with relevant automotive development and collaboration tools, such as Vector tools, DiagnosticLink, Jira, Confluence, DOORS, XDIS, or MATLAB
Expertise in software architecture design patterns, UML modeling, and system decomposition
Experience in software-defined vehicle technologies and architectures
Exposure to HMI design principles and UX considerations for instrument clusters

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain automotive HMI software for embedded platforms, primarily using Qt and C++
Implement customer-facing instrument cluster features and visualizations
Translate system, component, and UX/UI requirements into robust software solutions
Work closely with UX/UI designers, developers, architects, and systems engineers, located in Germany, India, and the United States, to ensure alignment between requirements, architecture, and implementation
Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions
Support software integration, debugging, and root-cause analysis across vehicle, test bench, and simulation environments
Define, maintain, and drive adoption of software development and quality standards
Establish coding guidelines, design principles, documentation expectations, and code-review criteria
Conduct architecture, design, and implementation assessments to ensure compliance with defined standards
Identify deviations, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions with the responsible development teams
Track software quality metrics and communicate risks, trends, and improvement priorities
Define measurable acceptance criteria for source code quality, maintainability, test coverage, and release readiness
Support compliance with functional safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements
Coach and mentor team members and colleagues on all aspects of development, from methodologies to execution

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans