Senior HMI Software Development, Quality Engineer

Daimler Truck North America

. Design, develop, integrate, and maintain automotive HMI software for embedded platforms, primarily using Qt and C++ .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing automotive HMI software using Qt and C++, with a strong focus on embedded systems and compliance with functional safety and cybersecurity standards. Proven ability to collaborate across global teams and mentor colleagues in software development methodologies.

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Qt Application DevelopmentC++ ProgrammingEmbedded Software DevelopmentSoftware Development StandardsDebugging and Root-Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Graphical User Interface DevelopmentObject-Oriented DesignAutomated TestingStatic AnalysisCI/CD PipelinesSoftware Quality MetricsAcceptance Criteria DefinitionCoding GuidelinesDesign PrinciplesDocumentation Standards

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationDetail-OrientedProactiveReliable

Tools & Technologies

GitOpenGLReactSvelteTest BenchSimulation Environments

Industry Keywords

Automotive HMIFunctional SafetyCybersecuritySafety-Critical ProductsSoftware Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityQtReactSvelteC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain automotive HMI software for embedded platforms, primarily using Qt and C++
Implement customer-facing instrument cluster features and visualizations
Translate system, component, and UX/UI requirements into robust software solutions
Collaborate with UX/UI designers, developers, architects, and systems engineers in Germany, India, and the United States
Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions
Support software integration, debugging, and root-cause analysis across vehicle, test bench, and simulation environments
Define, maintain, and drive adoption of software development and quality standards
Establish coding guidelines, design principles, documentation expectations, and code-review criteria
Conduct architecture, design, and implementation assessments for standards compliance
Identify deviations, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions
Track software quality metrics and communicate risks, trends, and improvement priorities
Define measurable acceptance criteria for source code quality, maintainability, test coverage, and release readiness
Support compliance with functional safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements
Coach and mentor team members and colleagues on development methodologies and execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field with 5 or more years of relevant software development experience
3 or more years of experience developing complex graphical user interfaces using technologies such as Qt, OpenGL, React, Svelte, or comparable frameworks
Strong software engineering skills and proficiency in modern C++, object-oriented design, and maintainable software architecture
Experience developing embedded software for automotive, industrial, or safety-critical products
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, static analysis, and automated testing
Experience conducting code reviews and defining or applying software development standards
Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical decisions, quality risks, and improvement actions across global teams
Detail-oriented, proactive, reliable, and comfortable working in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change
Visa sponsorship is only open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans
wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance
volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans