Software Engineer

Software Engineer

IMPACT and OPPORTUNITY

Gentherm is transforming the future of personalized passenger thermal comfort with the smart, individual climate zone solution named ClimateSense™, tailored to the autonomous, electrified, and ridesharing ecosystem of the future. Software is the key driver for the transformation of Gentherm as well as for an entire industry. This position will be responsible for design, development and verification of microclimate functionality. This position plays a critical role in bringing innovative solutions and cabin technologies to market that will change the automotive comfort industry.

ESSENTAIL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software in embedded C/C++ demonstrating industry best-practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams working in an agile development environment.
• Assist engineering and product teams in defining product specifications.
• Work with systems team to establish best-in-class software and test requirements.
• Follow software development process to ensure quality standards are met.
• Develop test cases and automated testing based on defined software requirements and design.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be a self-starter and solution oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent
• 4 years of experience in embedded software development
• Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols: CAN, LIN, Ethernet
• Knowledge of Python or another scripting language
• Working knowledge of modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink
• Experience with embedded development kits.
• Experience working in distributed repositories and managing merge/pull requests in GitHub/GitLab
• History analyzing and parsing data to develop technical insights and make decisions
• Basic project management skills, including planning and organization, decision making, problem solving, prioritizing
• Ability to prepare and present technical written reports and other documents to peers and management

NICE TO KNOW

TRAVEL: >5%

COMPETENCIES

• Deliver Results
  • Understand the mission and output of your team; set SMART objectives and deliver
• Drive Change
  • Focus on agility and commitment to continuous improvement; Understand and act on internal and external drivers of change
• Build Capability
  • Foster a culture of learning and development; Support individual growth through continuous feedback to achieve personal and professional goals
• Cultivate Innovation
  • Openly embrace, create, implement and support new and innovative ideas, processes and technology that deliver business results

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. Gentherm is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.