Software Architect III - Driver Experience Software Defined Vehicle Platform

Inside the Role

At Daimler Truck, our Driver Experience team focuses on the digital on-truck solutions and works hand in hand with design, engineering, and product strategy teams globally. We develop HMI platforms for our Daimler Truck vehicle products and provide innovative HMI solutions to our customers and their drivers across our global brands and markets.

We are seeking a software architect to shape the future driver experience domain for Daimler Truck and its brands. You will lead the research, design, and development of innovative driver experience software solutions, contributing to the realization of Daimler Truck’s software-defined vehicle platform. In collaboration with our software development group, you will deliver forward-thinking, robust, and maintainable solutions for all Daimler Truck brands. Your involvement will span all development phases, including ideation, architecture, prototyping, validation and release. The Driver Experience SDV Platform team focuses on the digital on-truck solutions and works hand in hand with design, engineering, and product strategy teams globally.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

• Responsible for architecting driver experience software solutions for software defined vehicles
• Research solutions and best practices within and outside the automotive industry, including open source
• Engage in open source community to gather best practices and generate areas of collaboration
• Collaborate with software defined vehicle project team to develop consistent and aligned concepts
• Build prototypes to prove concepts and showcase future concepts
• Collaborate with a diverse team of designers, UI/UX experts, feature owners, project teams, and developers located in Germany, Japan, India, and United States
• Organize software development process across the entire driver experience domain
• Coach and mentor team members and colleagues on all aspects of development – from methodologies to execution

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field and prefer 5+ years of relevant experience
• Expertise in software development
• Experience in embedded software development
• Experience in software defined vehicle trends
• Experience in automotive communication technology
• Experience in service oriented architectures
• Understanding of UI/UX frameworks
• Experience with identifying and solving the root cause of complex problems
• Understanding of engineering processes and downstream impacts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, reliable, and self-motivated
• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change
• Positive and collaborative attitude

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Expertise in software architecture
• Expertise in object oriented programming
• Experience in Android development
• Experience in UI/UX development
• Experience with cloud communication technology
• Experience building prototype systems
• Experience with Agile development methods
• Knowledge and experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.