Staff Software Engineer

Job descriptionHireArt is helping our client find a Staff Software Engineer to join its team and play a key role in designing, developing, and scaling advanced automotive software solutions.In this role, you’ll lead architectural decisions, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality software used to validate and integrate ADAS systems in simulated and real-world environments. You’ll serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, helping shape product direction and ensure successful customer deployments.The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with deep C++ expertise, strong architectural judgment, and a passion for automotive systems and mobility innovation.As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architectures and design software solutions tailored to customer and automotive domain requirements.Provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, from concept and design through deployment and support.Integrate customer ADAS software stacks with Arene validation products and connect solutions to internal and external vehicle and environment simulation platforms.Design and implement modular, scalable C++ solutions to test and validate virtual ECUs.Serve as a subject matter expert across Arene product offerings, providing technical consultation and supporting successful customer outcomes.Create and maintain clear documentation, including architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and best practices.Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to scalable, maintainable software systems.RequirementsProven experience leading the architectural design and development of complex software systems for automotive or embedded platformsStrong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20), with experience writing clean, efficient, and maintainable codeExperience mentoring and providing technical guidance to software engineersAbility to collaborate effectively with hardware, systems, and quality engineering teamsStrong problem-solving skills, including diagnosing and resolving complex defects and performance issuesExperience contributing to software development best practices, including code reviews, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with automotive industry standards and best practices, including functional safety (ISO 26262) and AUTOSARPreferred Qualifications:Experience developing Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)Knowledge of automotive software architectures such as AUTOSAR (Classic and/or Adaptive)Experience with in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systemsFamiliarity with software safety standards, particularly ISO 26262Experience optimizing performance on embedded systemsProficiency with modern development tools such as Git, Jira, and JenkinsPassion for the automotive industry and a desire to help shape the future of mobilityBenefits:PTO and paid holidaysPre-tax commuter benefitsEmployer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefitsFlexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costsHireArt covers all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance401k packageCommitment: This is a full-time, 1-2 month contract position (with the possibility of extension) staffed via HireArt. The role is hybrid, requiring three days per week onsite, and is open to candidates local to the Ann Arbor, MI area.HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.