The Principal Software Engineer will design and develop embedded software for automotive applications, focusing on Image Signal Processing using GPU and ARM architecture, while adhering to ASPICE processes.
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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:
The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for developing embedded software including design and development for safety critical automotive computer vision-based applications. The candidate must have programming experience with GPU, ARM architecture, OpenGL ES, OpenVX, C/C++ on QNX or Linux operating systems, develop the software for Image Signal Processing (ISP), using a formal software process model like ASPICE.
Your Responsibilities
Who we are looking for
Education
Experience
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Electronics
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:
The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for developing embedded software including design and development for safety critical automotive computer vision-based applications. The candidate must have programming experience with GPU, ARM architecture, OpenGL ES, OpenVX, C/C++ on QNX or Linux operating systems, develop the software for Image Signal Processing (ISP), using a formal software process model like ASPICE.
Your Responsibilities
- Development (design, implement, test and debug) of core and/or application specific software requirements for automotive embedded electronic module serial production projects
- Develop software in compliance with a formal ASPICE/Comma based Global Engineering Process (GEP)
- Perform work assignments as a highly competent software engineer, requiring independent design, implementation and testing of the software components.
- Interface with product development teams located in various geographical locations
- Ability to adapt to changing software release schedules and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Real-time embedded software using C++ for 32/64-bit multicore SoC/microcontrollers
- Experience programming for ISPs, GPUs optimally for both compute and visualization tasks
- Strong understanding of Image Quality Metrics and Test Patterns, camera MTF tests
- Camera image quality tuning for Automotive applications like Internal cabin, external cameras, Machine Vision, Human Vision, etc.
- Experience with OS/BSP, Camera device driver development
- Experience with design, implement, test and debug of embedded software for automotive electronic modules
- Experience with developing software in compliance with a formal ASPICE based Global Engineering Process (GEP)
- Hardware/Software (HW/SW) integration, Software configuration management, Full software life-cycle development
- ISO26262 Functional safety software development experience
- Ability to successfully contribute to multi-disciplined team.
Who we are looking for
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent (Master's preferred)
Experience
- 5 years or more relevant experience for development Camera drivers, ISP tuning, etc. software development.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Electronics
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