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DENSO · 2 months ago

Software Engineer 4

CA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$137K/yr - $188K/yr

10+ years exp

DENSO is a leading automotive technology company seeking a Software Engineer 4 to function as a technical expert in embedded software design. The role involves leading high-risk projects, establishing software architecture, and guiding lower-level colleagues while interacting with customers on advanced development initiatives.

AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design

Responsibilities

Leads and manages new or high-risk embedded software design projects across departments

Establishes basic software design and architecture and leads the development of initial prototypes. Reviews and approves work of design teams and recommends corrective actions. Evaluates customer technical requirements and proposes design alternatives to customer, as required

Develops and leads product development teams in the use of, DIAM’s software development processes and tool chain

Participates in developing long-term plans and strategy for area. Evaluates and recommends direction for software architectures and key components

Interacts with customers and external peer technical experts on advanced development initiatives and stays abreast of current and emerging industry and customer trends. Reviews designs and specifications for potential patent or regulatory conflicts and opportunities for patent claims

Conducts independent quality audits to analyze current processes and products and identify and implement improvements

Prepares and delivers technical reports and presentations on strategic issues and business expansion opportunities. Influences sales efforts and promotes DIAM position with customers, affiliates, suppliers. Approves, reviews and provides guidance related to technical reports and presentations of lower level colleagues

Provides in-depth technical analysis in support of new business/RFQs. Forecasts, analyzes and influences RFQ content

Evaluates tools, processes, best practices and industry standards and makes recommendations regarding their application

May act as key contact between customer and design team at DENSO headquarters

Develops and implements capability and efficiency improvements for department, including new test procedures

Oversees, assigns, reviews, and approves work of lower-level colleagues. Coaches and provides guidance, feedback and on-the-job training. May provide input into performance evaluations

Follows the DIAM Operating System (DOS). May be required to act in the Program Sponsor role and perform all related activities as defined

Ensures compliance with general organization-wide and department-specific ISO/TS 16949 requirements

Participates in and supports environmental ISO 14001 and safety activities by developing supporting goals and objectives, attending required training, complying with established procedures and initiating and implementing corrective actions, as needed

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC programmingSoftware Process ImprovementV2X experienceProject managementAnalytical skillsCoaching skillsCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

10+ years of software design experience, preferably within the automotive industry

Bachelor's Degree in computer engineering, computer science, or related

hands-on embedded software development using a structured programming language (C, C++, etc) experience

Ability to travel 10% annually

Experience leading teams and projects in a technical capacity

Demonstrated knowledge and application of general engineering principles and methodologies

Demonstrated proficiency in C-programming, assembly language, or other widely used programming language

In-depth knowledge of microcomputer, hardware, software, development tools, and de-bugging methods in order to develop, configure, test and de-bug software

Advanced knowledge and demonstrated competency in working with computer software and development tools in order to troubleshoot issues and extrapolate, manipulate and analyze data

In-depth knowledge of Software Process Improvement (SPI), lifecycle models and process models

Analytical skills to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations, applying knowledge of specialty area and use of sound judgment

Coaching skills to train and share knowledge and skills with other DENSO Associates

Written and verbal communication skills and oral presentation skills

Negotiation skills to resolve difficult or complicated situations that are often sensitive in nature

Customer service skills to promote and support a service-oriented environment

Project management skills including the ability to define program, project or process objectives, identify customers/stakeholders and their interests, plan steps, and to coordinate resources to accomplish goals and objectives in an effective and timely manner