Senior HMI Software Development and Quality Engineer

Portland, OR · full time · Senior

$117,000 – $150,000

Listed on Daimler Truck North America’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role shapes the driver experience for Daimler Truck by architecting and debugging software for new instrument cluster ECUs, working across ideation through release with global teams. It suits someone with deep automotive software expertise who can lead architecture decisions, mentor colleagues, and solve critical defects in a fast-moving vehicle technology environment.

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What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
5–7 years of relevant experience
3+ years automotive software development and architecture (instrument clusters, infotainment, or similar)
2+ years automotive development processes and agile methodologies
3+ years software development
Proficiency with Vector suite, DiagnosticLink, Jira, Confluence, Doors, XDIS, and MATLAB
Version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
2+ years embedded software development and AUTOSAR architecture
3+ years with CAN, LIN, Ethernet and automotive communication protocols
Knowledge of graphics frameworks for cluster UI rendering
Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity
Software architecture design patterns, UML modeling, and system decomposition
Strong communication and coordination across global teams
Analytical and logical thinking with problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented, reliable, proactive, and self-motivated

Nice to have

Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 7 years experience
Software defined vehicle trends experience
Service oriented architectures experience
Object-oriented programming expertise
Android development experience
HMI design principles and UX considerations exposure
Prototype system building experience
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) knowledge