Senior Software Engineer

Summary:

The Software Engineer position will be a member of our automotive software engineering
team in Tokyo, Japan, serving for Automotive System Division (ASD) Japan customers. This
position will be responsible for application software design and implementation, technical
customer interfacing, and coordination across other functional teams. The Software Engineer
will also be responsible for amplifier application software deliverables, production issue
solutions, including but not limited to embedded software design, implementation and
verification. The candidate is required to work effectively with Japan-based automakers,
flexible resource teams, and other regional engineering teams. Fluent speaking and writing skill
in both Japanese and English are a must for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement embedded software features in automotive amplifiers based on application requirements.
• Support Japan-based customers on software issue reporting, requirement clarification, release schedule, and production troubleshooting.
• Schedule and deliver the software release to customers on time with quality.
• Serve as first line of defense for software-related production issues.
• Follow ASD software best practices and guide the team to exercise it.

Deliverable:

• RFI/RFQ - Support functional-level software requirements (e.g. diagnostics and networking) analysis.
• Planning - Schedule software FROP and release plan for the customer.
• Design – Prepare detail-level software design and component configuration.
• Implementation – Develop software features and resolve technical issues.
• Verification – Fix software defects with the help of software testing and integration teams.
• Delivery - Release software features to customers on schedule with quality.
• Product Support – Work closely with other teams to address software-related production issues, such as 8D support.
• Communication – Understand technical challenges in detail and be able to discuss with customers and other Bose engineering teams effectively in Japanese and English.
• Coordination – Coordinate with DSP Algorithm, Platform and Quality SW Engineer to delivery software features. Coordinate with System Engineer, HW Engineer and Program Manager to deliver AMP solutions.
• Process – Support exercise of ASD software best practice

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of Embedded Software programming experience
• Have strong software design and development skills and knowledge of software development process practices
• Customer-facing experience is required
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to apply critical thinking
• Ability to work independently and multitask effectively
• Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills
• Automotive and audio industry experience is strongly preferred

Key Competencies:

Customer orientation

• Demonstrate commitment to understand, meet, and exceed the needs of those who can benefit from Bose products and services.

Communication

• Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message in both Japanese and English.
• Capable of consolidating complex issues (technical and customer management) in concise and factual manner to internal and external stakeholders.

Critical thinking

• Think clearly, supported by facts, logic and solid judgment.
• Accurately identify the core issues and perspectives that are central to the decision or problem.
• Use multiple perspectives to identify likely unintended consequences.

Technical knowledge

• Have achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas.
• Understand current technical trends in the areas of expertise.

Our client is a global leader in automotive electronics