ALTEN Technology
Embedded Software Engineer, Vehicle Access
$150K–$170K
Palo Alto, California, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- Palo Alto, California, United States
Irvine, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years of professional experience developing embedded software.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
About the job
Own and develop embedded vehicle access authentication and customer-facing functions, from architecture through vehicle integration and post-launch support.
What you'll do
- Implement vehicle access authentication and functions, including authorization, lock/unlock, start authorization, and remote functions for Digital Key and Key Card.
- Architect, develop, integrate, and debug embedded software for automotive ECUs and real-time platforms using wireless technologies.
- Collaborate across engineering teams and use AI-assisted tools for coding, review, debugging, documentation, and test generation, validating outputs against safety and security standards.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of professional experience developing embedded software.
- Strong Embedded C and Python scripting and automation experience.
- Hands-on experience with complex embedded software projects, industry standards such as CCC, wireless connectivity, automotive ECUs, and practical use of AI-assisted development tools.
Nice to have
- Automotive CCC Digital Key or Key Card implementation; BCM or Vehicle Access ECU experience.
- Cybersecurity, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, vehicle integration, embedded Linux or RTOS, ISO 26262, ASPICE, or MISRA experience.
Pay
$150,000 - 170,000 (base salary; currency not stated)
Tools
C, Python, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC, RF, VS Code, GitHub Copilot
AI focus
Use AI-assisted development tools for coding, code review, debugging, documentation, and test-case generation; critically validate AI output against automotive safety, security, and coding standards.
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