Senior Software Engineer - Manage Vehicle Interfaces (C++)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (C++/Automotive): Building and maintaining the in-vehicle interface layer for zonal architecture with an accent on vehicle communication and message schema evolution. Focus on implementing C/C++ runtime components for message transmission, ensuring safety/security checks, and optimizing integration workflows.

Location: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Engineering centers are located in Pittsburgh, PA, Dearborn/Detroit, MI, and Palo Alto, CA.

Company

hirify.global is a Ford Motor Company subsidiary that independently develops L3 automated driving technologies to make travel safer and more enjoyable.

What you will do

• Integrate vehicle interface definitions via schema/code generation into onboard C++ publishers and subscribers.
• Develop high-quality C++ code for message encoding/decoding, validation, rate enforcement, and robust error handling.
• Debug cross-boundary issues from network capture through deserialization to internal consumer channels.
• Improve tooling, documentation, and developer workflows to reduce integration friction for interface changes.
• Contribute to verification readiness by creating targeted unit and bench-level tests for new or modified messages.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in modern C++.
• Extensive experience with modern C++ unit testing frameworks, preferably GTest/GMock.
• Comfort working in a large monorepo using Bazel.
• Fluency in Linux application development.
• Basic understanding of networking, including UDP batching and message parsing.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Nice to have

• Experience with FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS.
• Experience with LwIP integration.
• Proficiency in Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA employer match.
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting.
• Unlimited vacation and 15 paid holidays.
• Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages provided at all office locations.
• Professional development reimbursement and monthly wellness stipends.
• Family support including paid parental/medical leave and adoption/surrogacy programs.