Specialist, Software Update and Validation (Automotive)

Location: Blythewood, South Carolina, United States; 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and occasional travel.

Salary: $100,000-$125,000 annual base salary, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops electrified and digitally enabled pickup trucks and rugged SUVs, including all-electric and range-extender powertrains.

What you will do

• Design and build electrical connections, interfaces, tools, and test benches for software updates in vehicles and laboratory environments.
• Evaluate, maintain, calibrate, and document update tools, configurations, instructions, and test benches.
• Test and validate software updates, analyze package data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain traceability for updated parts.
• Verify hardware and software readiness for pre-series and test vehicles, coordinating with Development, Logistics, Purchasing, and Quality.
• Train team members, identify process improvements, and lead implementation of improved update procedures.
• Develop automation tools such as Python scripts and macros, and maintain systems that verify and record completed software updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in automotive technology, mechatronic systems, electrical engineering, or software engineering; equivalent relevant experience may substitute.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in automotive electronics, mechatronics, embedded systems, or a related field.
• Experience with bench testing, harness fabrication, vehicle diagnostic tools, software update protocols, and version control.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and tool development.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams, with strong documentation, organization, communication, and coordination skills.
• Able to work onsite in Blythewood 4-5 days per week, attend in-person meetings, travel occasionally, lift up to 50 lbs., and stand for up to 4 hours.

Nice to have

• Experience with CAN communication, UDS protocols, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of database systems for inventory tracking and software updates.
• Understanding of vehicle engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experience troubleshooting vehicle systems and creating structured work instructions and accurate reports.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to help build an automotive product and company from the ground up.
• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Paid time off, company and floating holidays, and up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Additional paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, and military leave.