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As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.\nWe develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.\nAbout theRole\nWe're seeking an Embedded SW Engineer to play a critical role in building the backbone of next-generation in-vehicle experience and autonomous driving systems. In this role, you will develop and optimize core applications running on in-vehicle embedded Linux platforms-ensuring they're fast, secure, and rock-solid reliable.\nYou'll work closely with cross-functional teams across system software, in-vehicle infotainment, autonomous driving, and cloud infrastructure to bring scalable and robust mobility intelligence to life. If you're passionate about embedded systems, love working close to the hardware, and want to help power the future of autonomous vehicles, we’d love to hear from you. \nResponsibilities\nDesign, implement, and maintain Linux-based in-vehicle applications for infotainment and autonomous driving systems.\n\nCollaborate with hardware and firmware teams to integrate system-level components across real-time and user-space applications.\n\nOptimize performance, reliability, and boot times of embedded Linux platforms. - Debug complex system-level issues across middleware, kernel, and user-space applications.\n\nContribute to system architecture and software design reviews, ensuring security, modularity, and scalability.\n\nWork closely with QA to define test strategies and ensure high code quality.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\n\n10+ years of experience developing applications for embedded Linux systems. - Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Rust. Experience with Python and shell scripting is a plus.\n\nExperience with inter-process communication (IPC), systemd, and POSIX APIs. - Familiarity with Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto, CMake, Make, Bazel).\n\nSolid understanding of system resource management, memory handling, and threading.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to debug low-level software.\n\nPassion for autonomous vehicles, robotics, or mobility innovation.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with automotive platforms, autonomous driving stacks, Android Automotive OS (AAOS) or Robot Operating System (ROS).\n\nExperience with profiling and optimizing Linux system performance.\n\nKnowledge of vehicle network protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet).\n\nContributions to open-source Linux or embedded projects.\n\nInterview Process\nApplication Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring\n\nThe screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances.\nYou will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.\n\nCompensation\n$214,970 - $303,030\n\nAdditional Information\nIn accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, age, photo, physical condition, place of birth, etc.) in your resume.\n\nAll documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.\n\nIf you experience issues uploading your resume, please send it along with the job posting URL to .\n\nWe strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.\n\nQualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).\n\n42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. 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