Embedded Software Engineer (Automotive Cockpit)

Why rinf.tech?

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• At rinf.tech, you'll encounter friendly people who are eager to explore and reinvent the world of technology.

• We encourage ideas – we like to share and learn from each other. We're all in for curious & ambitious people.

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• Our Automotive business unit works with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers on infotainment and digital cockpit, autonomous driving, and electrification programs. You'll build expertise across the vehicle, not just one component.

• We continuously invest in developing core teams focused on technologies like Blockchain, AI, and IoT – www.rinf.tech/careers/core-blockchain-and-ai-teams/

• Our Technical Management team possesses a robust technical background. Many of our team members have advanced to strategic roles through internal promotions.

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• Fail fast, learn fast: we experiment, we iterate, we know when to stop and we don't repeat the same mistakes.

• The right technology stack for the right problem: we don't force technology choices just because we know them; our focus is on solving problems, not on pushing predefined stacks.

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Why do we do what we do?

We inspire one another to share our tech-works in this amazing and abundant world. So we became developers, innovators, thinkers, software builders, and hardware makers!

Our Vision!

Founded in 2006 with 600+ engineers & global presence (delivery centers in Europe, North America and India), we strive to become a leading East-European technology partner for growing organizations in need of digital transformation of their products and services!

What you'll do

• Join the engineering team of a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier on a new digital cockpit program, as a rinf.tech engineer embedded with the client.

• Develop, test, and document embedded software for an ARM-based cockpit SoC running Android (user interface) and embedded/microkernel Linux (real-time and vehicle interface).

• Take ownership of real development tasks across an end-to-end program scope, from vehicle interface through HMI.

• Work day to day with a global engineering team, with development split between the Detroit team and offshore delivery centers.

• Break requirements down into work items, provide effort estimates, and flag risk and priority.

• Review code and unit tests from other engineers, and support peer reviews and design discussions.

• Grow into integration, triage, and local technical support as the program moves toward launch, acting as the program's local software interface.

• Work across software, hardware, systems, and quality teams in an ASPICE-driven development process.

What you need to be successful

• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in electronics or embedded software.

• 3+ years programming in C and/or C++.

• Experience developing on embedded Linux and/or Android.

• Hands-on experience with in-vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet) and related tools (CANalyzer, CANoe).

• Ability to turn requirements into functional specifications, design documentation, and working code.

• Experience with AI-assisted development and code generation tools (Claude Code, Codex, or similar).

• Experience working in an ASPICE or similarly structured automotive development process.

• Clear written and verbal communication, and comfort working in a multicultural team.

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field.

• Based in the Detroit metropolitan area, with 3 days per week onsite at the client's Detroit-area engineering center. No travel outside the Detroit area.

• Authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor visas for this role.

Nice to have

• Experience with digital cockpit, infotainment (IVI), or display ECU programs.

• HMI development experience.

• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, LVDS, or CANdela.

• Familiarity with ISO 26262 (functional safety) and ISO 21434 (cybersecurity).

• Master's degree.

What we offer you to be successful

• Base salary: $90K–$110K, depending on experience

• Health insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Competitive paid time off

• Hybrid working model: 3 days onsite, 2 remote

• Support from Technical Project Managers and HR representatives to guide your professional growth

Next Steps for you!

• Apply

• CV screening

• HR Interview

• Technical Interview

• Client Interview

• Offer presented by the President for Rinf Tech, Americas