Systems Engineer - Over the Air Software Updates

Applied Intuition-posted 3 months ago

$118,000 - $230,000/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

Remote • Mountain View, CA

501-1,000 employees

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We are seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Over the Air (OTA) software updates to join our Vehicle OS team. In this role, you will design and implement robust, secure, and scalable OTA update systems that enable seamless software deployment across our software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. You will work at the intersection of systems architecture, cybersecurity, and embedded software to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient updates for safety-critical automotive applications while maintaining compliance with automotive standards and functional safety requirements.

Design end-to-end OTA update architectures that support atomic updates, rollback mechanisms, and differential patching for vehicle ECUs and domain controllers
Develop update orchestration systems that coordinate multi-ECU updates while maintaining vehicle operational safety and minimizing downtime
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure update channels, including cryptographic verification, secure boot chains, and tamper detection mechanisms
Work closely with middleware architects to integrate OTA capabilities with existing POSIX-based embedded systems and AUTOSAR platforms
Define update packaging, versioning, and dependency management strategies to support complex software stacks across ADAS and Infotainment domains
Partner with functional safety teams to ensure OTA processes comply with ISO 26262 requirements and maintain ASIL ratings during updates
Develop testing frameworks and validation procedures for OTA updates, including hardware-in-the-loop testing and fleet-scale deployment validation
Create comprehensive system documentation, requirements specifications, and traceability matrices to support certification and compliance efforts

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience implementing OTA solutions for automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
5+ years of experience in embedded systems engineering with focus on software update mechanisms, preferably in automotive or safety-critical domains
Strong understanding of secure software deployment, including PKI, code signing, secure boot, and cryptographic verification methods
Experience with embedded Linux, QNX, or similar POSIX-based operating systems and their update mechanisms
Knowledge of AUTOSAR (Classic OR Adaptive) architectures and how to implement OTA capabilities within these frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work on complex, multi-domain system integration challenges

Knowledge of cloud-based update management platforms and edge computing architectures
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo MagicDraw for system architecture documentation
Background in fleet management, telemetry, and remote diagnostics systems
Experience with system-level debugging, boot sequence analysis, and recovery mechanism implementation

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
401k retirement benefits with employer match
Learning and wellness stipends
Paid time off

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