Automotive Software Design & Release Engineer

Location: Dearborn (MI) | Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week | Job Level: T3 | Work Preference: Hybrid | Job Code: 242312

Job Description:

Job Title
Automotive Software Design & Release Engineer

Overview / Summary
We are seeking a Software Design & Release Engineer to support the delivery of vehicle software across global programs and electrical architectures. This role requires strong cross-functional coordination, disciplined release management, and hands-on vehicle support in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence four days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Manage software release activities, including deploying software to enterprise repositories and systems
Release program-specific software builds in alignment with program requirements
Establish and maintain supplier project frameworks
Define deliverables, timelines, and acceptance criteria for supplier projects
Author and manage engineering change orders for software variants
Manage associated project funding requirements
Own and deliver engineering sign-off activities aligned with program milestones
Produce engineering documentation, including:
- Configuration specifications
- Network interface designs
- Special characteristics documentation
- Requirements and regulatory classifications
- Design verification plans and reports
Perform on-site software flashing, validation, and diagnostics from early development through production
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program teams, system integration, vehicle operations, software development, and release teams to support successful launches

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse stakeholders
Experience working in Agile environments using tools such as Jira and Confluence
Ability to establish project governance frameworks, including milestones, deliverables, and timelines
Strong technical documentation and presentation skills
Understanding of vehicle software integration, planning, and release lifecycle
Knowledge of automotive quality standards, including design verification and failure mode analysis

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

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