Base Software Development Engineer
Stellantis
Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 7, 2026
The Core Embedded Base Software Engineer will be part of a team responsible for developing basic software components for EE/core and powertrain control modules. The candidate will engage in software requirements analysis, design, coding, test plan creation, and testing for EE/core and powertrain base software. Responsibilities include performing reviews and inspections of requirements, design documents, C/C++/assembly code, and test plans. The candidate will also embrace virtualization methods and techniques used in the base software development life cycle and interact with other departments/vendors to elicit software requirements. Experience in Base SW diagnostics and Bootloader SW development is a plus.
Basic Qualifications
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We Help You Plan For The Future With
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
EOE / Disability / Veteran
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or related degree field
- Minimum 5 years' experience with embedded C/C++ software (hand-coding) in a Real Time Operating System environment. Including a minimum 2 years of experience in Vector/ETAS/AUTOSAR Basic Software configuration of modules like MCAL, FEE, WDG, DEM, DCM, CAN, LIN
- Experience with multicore microprocessors, ability to interpret hardware schematics, and Functional Safety concepts (ISO 26262)
- Experience with compilers, emulators, (Lauterbach) debuggers, and automation scripting
- Experience in software verification/validation including white box, black box, and gray box testing
- Familiarity with automotive software code quality standards like MISRA-C
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment with minimal effect on productivity
- Experience using data acquisition tools like ETAS, INCA, CANoe, CANalyzer
- Experience with NXP Cobra-55, Aurix TC family of automotive microprocessors
- Master's degree in Engineering
- Automotive experience either at work or university, such as Formula SAE or SAE EcoCar
- Experience in Vector SLP communication stack configurations and implementation of CAN/LIN/XCP
- Experience with Electrobit EBTREOS Studio MICROSAR configuration
- Strong understanding of internal combustion engines, hybrid, battery electric, and/or vehicle subsystems
- Strong experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in simulation/virtual methodologies and/or tools
- Experience implementing Embedded Real-Time Controls and Software solutions
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We Help You Plan For The Future With
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
EOE / Disability / Veteran
