Overview
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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.