What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Company Introduction:
At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We're the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.
We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we're more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it's our talented people who lead us on this journey.
Job Introduction:
The AUTOSAR Base Software Expert will be responsible for the development, integration, and maintenance of AUTOSAR-compliant base software components for embedded automotive systems. This role involves working closely with hardware engineers, application software developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the seamless operation of the base software layer, which includes operating systems, drivers, and middleware.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Software Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain AUTOSAR base software components, including operating systems, device drivers, and middleware.
- Implement and configure AUTOSAR Basic Software (BSW) modules according to project requirements.
- Utilize AUTOSAR configuration tools DaVinci Configurator and developer for BSW configuration and code generation.
- Lead and coordination of all BSW activities and tasks for OEM projects
2. Integration and Testing:
- Integrate AUTOSAR base software components with hardware and application software.
- Develop and execute test plans to ensure the functionality, performance, and reliability of the AUTOSAR base software.
- Debug and resolve issues related to AUTOSAR base software components.
- Perform debugging and troubleshooting of embedded systems using debugging tools like Lauterbach and Trace32.
3. Requirements Analysis & Design:
- Analyze system requirements and translate them into BSW specifications.
- Design and implement effective and efficient BSW solutions.
- Document software design and implementation details clearly and concisely.
4. Collaboration:
- Lead team of BSW engineers, moderate Agile teams, plan, allocate and track tasks
- Work closely with hardware engineers to ensure proper integration of software and hardware components.
- Collaborate with application software developers to provide a stable and efficient AUTOSAR base software platform.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
5. Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in AUTOSAR standards and base software technologies.
- Propose and implement improvements to enhance the performance, security, and maintainability of AUTOSAR base software components.
6. Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure AUTOSAR base software components comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Follow company policies and procedures related to software development and quality assurance
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or master's degree in Electronics/ Electrical/ECE or a related field Master's degree is a plus.
Experience:
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in embedded software development or a related role.
- Proven experience with AUTOSAR base software development and configuration.
Skills:
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and familiarity with AUTOSAR tools and methodologies.
- Proficiency in embedded systems development and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Experience with hardware-software integration and debugging tools.
- Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C) and hardware interfaces.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- SDLC and Agile Lifecycle
- Prior project experience working with Major OEMs
- (Optional) German Language skill
Certifications:
- Relevant certifications in AUTOSAR or embedded systems are a plus.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain
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What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.
We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.