Application Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Program

Location: Kirkland, WA

About PACCAR

PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

About Global PACCAR Electronics

The Global PACCAR Electronics organization supports Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF by transforming how control systems and vehicle software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. GPE designs next‑generation vehicle controls, display systems, and autonomous technologies that raise the bar for customer productivity and safety.

Whether on highways, construction sites, urban centers, or forest roads, PACCAR trucks are recognized for exceptional quality and performance. PACCAR Electronics is central to these product identities—delivering innovations from advanced PTO functionality to intuitive, high‑value digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR’s future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems.

Position Summary

PACCAR’s Embedded Engineering organization—supporting both Kenworth and Peterbilt—is seeking an Application Software Engineer to join a highly collaborative, fast-paced development environment. This role contributes to the design, development, validation, and release of embedded application software for next‑generation electronic control units (ECUs).The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical fundamentals, learns quickly, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, production-ready software. You will support multiple vehicle programs, collaborate across disciplines, and help advance PACCAR’s global functional and system development processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Jenkins CI/CD pipelines supporting multiple software baselines
• Manage Git and Azure DevOps repositories to support embedded software development and releases
• Integrate, execute, and maintain unit testing frameworks to ensure software quality and compliance
• Design, develop, and debug embedded application software using C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio in accordance with software architecture and design specifications
• Manage source control, versioning, and controlled software releases to meet schedule, budget, and functionality targets
• Plan, track, and support software validation, verification, and usability testing activities
• Analyze defects discovered during validation and testing, implement corrective software fixes, and support root cause analysis
• Lead and participate in technical and design reviews, ensuring adherence to industry best practices in embedded software development
• Collaborate with vehicle property owners, product developers, system architects, and software architects to develop and maintain software-level technical requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and standards to deliver high-quality, reliable software systems

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 1–2 years of experience developing and releasing automotive, commercial vehicle, or embedded control software
• Proficiency in C++, Git, Java, Python, and embedded Linux
• Experience with software configuration management, build pipelines, and version control
• Familiarity with data structures, POSIX systems, and embedded software development principles
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation (e.g., software requirements specifications, engineering change notices)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to learn and apply new tools, processes, and technologies
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-based environment

Preferred

• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Unity) and graphics technologies such as OpenGL
• Exposure to MATLAB/Simulink, logi.CAD, Rational Rhapsody, SVN, and requirements management tools
• Familiarity with Kanzi UX/UI development
• Knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle systems and applicable regulations
• Understanding of Design for Six Sigma / Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience supporting new product development and launch activities

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this role is $ 77,700.00-$ 116,200.00 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.