Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Cummins

Seattle, WA Full-time 3/17/2026 $120,000 - $180,000 a year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience

Approval 97.5%•Total filings 648•New hires 188•

✓ Established Sponsor

•FY 2025

Job Description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Seattle, WA, to enhance product performance and reliability through software issue investigation and resolution. The role involves collaborating with development teams, providing technical oversight, and mentoring junior engineers while focusing on embedded C/C++ software for automotive ECUs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field required
5+ years of embedded software experience in automotive or safety-critical systems
Strong proficiency in C/C++ (Python a plus)
Familiarity with Git, static analysis, and HIL/SIL environments
Experience with AUTOSAR Classic and ECU software integration preferred
Knowledge of CAN, J1939, UDS, and XCP preferred

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate embedded C/C++ software for automotive ECUs
Integrate controls software components with AUTOSAR BSW and RTE layers
Lead root-cause investigations of complex software issues
Influence software requirements, architecture, design, and test strategies
Participate in unit, integration, SIL, and HIL testing
Support diagnostics, fault handling, calibration, and flashing workflows
Provide technical oversight, code reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers
Own complex software components or subsystems and lead smaller technical initiatives

Benefits

Employees at Cummins are often offered comprehensive benefits that support financial wellness (retirement savings/401(k) or pension options and profit-sharing), health and wellness (medical, dental, life insurance, FSAs), and professional growth through training and tuition reimbursement—sometimes including full education funding. Work-life perks commonly include paid vacation and holidays, parental leave and adoption assistance, flexible work arrangements, inclusion-focused programs, and paid volunteer time to give back to the community.

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