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Sr. Software Engineer

Magna · Auburn Hills, Michigan, US

📍 Auburn Hills, Michigan, USvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-22
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Job descriptions may display in multiple languages   based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics. Job Responsibilities: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States. About Us   We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations.   That’s   why we are developing technologies,   systems   and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the   planet   and, above all, people . Forward. For all.   Group Summary   Transforming   mobility . Making   automotive   technology   that   is   smarter, cleaner,   safer   and   lighter .   That’s   what   we’re   passionate   about   at Magna Electronics, and   we   do   it   by   creating   world-class   Electronic   systems .   We   are   a   premier   supplier   for   the   global   automotive   industry   with   full   capabilities   in design,   development ,   testing   and   manufacturing   of   complex   Electronic   systems .   Our   name   stands   for   quality , environmental   consciousness , and   safety . Innovation   is   what   drives   us   and   we   drive   innovation . Dream   big   and   create   the   future   of   mobility   at Magna Electronics.   About the Role   The Software Lead   is responsible for   the   successful development and maintenance of the automotive embedded software products (ADAS ECU) from concept to production   within project and company mandated targets. The Software Lead is the key technical interface for all software engineering topics.     This role involves   hands-on ADAS ECU SW development ,   and the SW project management.   The role requires independent operation, leadership of the software team, and effective communication of project status and deliverables.   Your   Responsibilities   Development (design, implement,   test   and debug) of core and/or application specific software requirements for complex automotive embedded electronic module serial production projects   Create/ Maintain   SW   Timeplan   per internal and external milestones, including effort estimates, expected work products, and product deliveries. Also,   r esponsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the project SW team per the production engineering schedule, providing high level guidance and direction on project work.   Responsible for the releasing the software deliverables with all needed work products to the Engineering project team and the manufacturing team (Release Notes, Software Test Reports, First Article)   Additional Responsibilities :   Define, communicate, and document software architecture, making technical trade-offs   when needed.   Support system   requirements   negotiations, and review/approve engineering work products.   Facilitate continuous improvement by implementing enhancements to products, processes, and programs.   Provide leadership to software team members, supporting their development and ensuring project success.   Manage SW risks. Report status, prepare contingency and mitigation plans and execute corrective actions.   Who we are looking for   Education   Master’s degree in software engineering   Experience   Minimum of   8   years’ relevant experience   in   s erial development   for a utomotive software   Minimum of   3   years of   demonstrated   experience in a software leadership role is desired   C omprehensive knowledge   working   with operating systems on MCU or ARM   Strong technical background ;   comprehensive working knowledge in embedded C/C++ Development   Comprehensive knowledge of configuration management, project   planning   and tracking   techniques   Your preferred qualifications   Prior experience leading a global team is a plus   Involvement in successful launches of automotive software products is a plus   Deep and comprehensive working knowledge of structured problem solving   and engineering methodologies   LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER   The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills   required   for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge,   skills   and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must   possess   the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.   All job requirements are subject to   possible modification   to   reasonably accommodate   individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.   This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will   be required   to follow any other job

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