Automotive Full stack Engineer

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

C++
AUTOSAR
C#
HMI
Java
Python

Job Details

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Automotive Full-stack Engineer" for one of our clients in "Palo Alto, CA

Position: Automotive Full-stack Engineer

Location: Palo Alto, CA - Hybrid

Type: Contract

Responsibilities

  • Work with HMI developers to build tooling and help develop software for both in the simulation and in development vehicles.
  • Work with system engineers to architect flexible software implementations.
  • Work with autonomous-driving engineering teams, negotiate APIs and integrate vehicle information into interfaces.
  • Work with front end developers, create software interfaces for new hardware.
  • Develop functional user interfaces, deriving requirements from designers, regulation, and engineering.

Qualifications

  • M.S. in Computer Science and 5 years of industry experience, or at least 10 years of equivalent experience.
  • Strong skills in C#, C++, Java, Python, and development tools in Linux.
  • Experience developing graphical interface and 3D simulation using Unity/OpenGL/Qt.
  • Strong understanding of networking, network protocols, and Linux server administration.
  • Experience working in automotive HMI SW development
  • Experience working and processing raw sensor data (i.e. LIDAR, Radar, Camera, CAN, etc.) in an automotive context
  • Experience with automotive communication busses (i.e. CAN, LIN, others.)
  • Good software practices that produce maintainable code, including automated testing, continuous integration, code style conformity, and code review.
  • Experience working on an Agile environment and with Agile methodology

Soft Skills Requirements

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent and direct communications skills
  • Ability to prioritize and convey rationale for prioritization to other stakeholders
  • Team player, must work well within a team environment

Desirable

  • Experience developing Autosar compatible software applications
  • Basic understanding of electronics design and debugging.
  • Previous experience working on large software projects.
  • Experience in automotive HMI or human factor related projects.
  • Basic knowledge of machine learning algorithms, computer vision, and point cloud processing.
  • Experience developing SW that interfaces with hardware (e.g., haptic steering wheels, motors, or other actuators)

 

About Trident
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

 

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