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Posted 07 August, 2026

Senior Embedded Engineer

SunSoft Technologies Inc.
Detroit, MI, US Full Time

Job Description

Direct hire position with our client: Senior Embedded Engineer (Diagnostics & Vehicle Communications) Technical engineer to lead development of diagnostic solutions across embedded, PC, and mobile platforms in the heavy-duty vehicle diagnostics domain. This role is best suited for someone with strong hands-on experience in embedded software, vehicle communications, and system integration who can also provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams. You will help define architecture, solve complex integration challenges, and deliver secure, high-quality products that support evolving customer and industry requirements. • Lead development of driver, firmware, and application software for vehicle communication devices supporting heavy-duty diagnostic protocols such as CAN/J1939, ISO 15765-2, J1708/J1587, UDS, and ISO 22900. • Define requirements, system architecture, and integration strategies across software and hardware platforms. • Develop and enhance API drivers aligned to industry standards such as RP1210, RP1227, and J2534. • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements. • Collaborate with OEMs, fleets, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to deliver robust, secure, and high-performing diagnostic solutions. • Provide technical leadership during development, testing, and customer deployments by driving issue resolution and integration readiness. • Contribute to certification and compliance documentation. • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in embedded systems, diagnostics, or automotive/heavy-duty software development.  Object-oriented software development, preferably in C++  Multithreaded software design and development  Development of API drivers and communication layers on PC platforms using C, C++, or .NET  Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, ISO 15765-2, UDS, J1939, and DoIP  Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, secure communications such as TLS, VPN, and IPsec, and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark  Experience with low-level PC drivers such as USB or NDIS and integration of third-party SDKs • Strong experience with modern software development environments, preferably Visual Studio 2022 • Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, and version control (Git). Sorry no visa Sponsorship available for this position. Contact: Rashmi Upadhyaya [email protected]