Embedded Software Engineer – InVehicle Infotainment (IVI)

About Epitec is seeking to support the largest U.S. & Canada automaker on next generation InVehicle Infotainment (IVI) and Digital Cockpit platforms. This role focuses on embedded C++ middleware development within a QNX / embedded Linux environment, supporting scalable, reusable software that powers modern driver information and infotainment experiences.

Role Details

• Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
• Work Model: Hybrid – 4 days onsite
• Contract Type: W2 Contract – Long Term
• Industry: Automotive / Digital Cockpit / Embedded Systems

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain middleware services, feature APIs, HMI data bindings, and platform abstractions for digital cockpit systems
• Develop embedded software using modern C++ in a QNX / embedded Linux (POSIX) environment
• Support software integration efforts, including 3rd party software component integration
• Contribute to system design, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Write unit tests, troubleshoot defects, and participate in design and code reviews
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment with software developers, test engineers, technical product managers, and technical leads
• Leverage modern and AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, velocity, and debugging effectiveness

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of modern C++ development experience
• 2+ years of Python, with ability to discuss usage in tooling, automation, test harnesses, or infrastructure
• Strong experience across the Software Development Lifecycle with shipped products
• Hands‑on experience with Agile methodologies and Scrum ceremonies
• Embedded systems experience is required (HLOS / RTOS)
• OS experience with Embedded Linux or POSIX-compliant systems
• Bachelor’s Degree

Technical Experience Required

• 5+ years professional experience in embedded or systems software
• Strong experience with:
  • Multithreaded and concurrent systems
  • Inter‑Process Communication (IPC)
  • Debugging with the GNU toolchain
  • Embedded Linux, QNX, or POSIX-compliant operating systems
  • Build systems such as CMake, GNU Make, Soong, or similar
• Proven use of unit testing, static/dynamic analysis, and performance tooling
• Proficiency in Python for tooling, automation, or infrastructure

Nice to Have Experience

• Automotive software development and automotive standards
• Android Automotive platform internals (HALs, native daemons, system services)
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools
• Designing systems with observability, diagnostics, and cloud-connected feedback
• Developing modular, service-oriented architectures on embedded systems