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Principal Embedded Software Developer
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8 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
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6 December 2026
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Description
Key/Primary Responsibilities
Develop cyber security software for Toyota products.
Operate with minimal oversight to define requirements with stakeholders and design the implementation of new features.
Investigate cyber security controls of processors and microcontrollers and develop Proof-of-Concepts and implementation guidance to suppliers.
Perform research and development of novel cyber security features.
Work with the open-source community to expand cyber security capabilities of existing projects and share new projects that are broadly useful outside of Toyota.
Develop software in accordance with team coding guidelines and industry standards including MISRA SEI CERT and AUTOSAR.
Collaborate with CICD teams to add new capabilities to the build and release pipeline and customize pipeline for new projects.
Collaborate with test teams to define testing strategies and assist in automated test development.
Lead internal testing team and provide guidance when regular leadership is unavailable.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in software development best practices and provide guidance in their design implementation and testing tasks.
Conduct root cause analysis of defects and lead initiatives to improve product quality and testing processes.
Work with a wide range of stakeholders to align on deliverable expectations deployment timelines and testing issues.
Facilitate team meetings including sprint planning retrospectives and daily stand-ups to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in embedded systems development and advocate for their integration into the teams processes.
Requirements
10 years of experience in embedded systems software development with a focus on both hardware and software components.
Strong understanding of embedded programming languages (e.g. C C) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience developing embedded Linux systems including Linux driver development BSP integration and customization with tools such as Yocto and board bring-up.
Experience with testing tools and frameworks and developing automated tests.
Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. I2C SPI UART) and hardware interfaces.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members.
Added Bonus:
Experience with embedded security features such as secure boot TrustZone development filesystem encryption etc.
Experience developing in compliance with safety and security standards such as MISRA SEI CERT and AUTOSAR.
OSCP SANS/GIAC CISSP or other related/equivalent certifications.
Experience with compliance regulations/laws security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO/SAE 21434 NIST HIPAA ISO COBIT OWASP ITIL etc.).
Experience with one or more of the following industries: law enforcement defense intelligence community automotive manufacturing software
Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Engineering or related discipline or equivalent
EEO Employer
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.
| Role | Embedded Software Engineer |
| Location | Plano Texas (Hybrid) |
| Duration | 24 months contact |
Description
Key/Primary Responsibilities
Develop cyber security software for Toyota products.
Operate with minimal oversight to define requirements with stakeholders and design the implementation of new features.
Investigate cyber security controls of processors and microcontrollers and develop Proof-of-Concepts and implementation guidance to suppliers.
Perform research and development of novel cyber security features.
Work with the open-source community to expand cyber security capabilities of existing projects and share new projects that are broadly useful outside of Toyota.
Develop software in accordance with team coding guidelines and industry standards including MISRA SEI CERT and AUTOSAR.
Collaborate with CICD teams to add new capabilities to the build and release pipeline and customize pipeline for new projects.
Collaborate with test teams to define testing strategies and assist in automated test development.
Lead internal testing team and provide guidance when regular leadership is unavailable.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in software development best practices and provide guidance in their design implementation and testing tasks.
Conduct root cause analysis of defects and lead initiatives to improve product quality and testing processes.
Work with a wide range of stakeholders to align on deliverable expectations deployment timelines and testing issues.
Facilitate team meetings including sprint planning retrospectives and daily stand-ups to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in embedded systems development and advocate for their integration into the teams processes.
Requirements
10 years of experience in embedded systems software development with a focus on both hardware and software components.
Strong understanding of embedded programming languages (e.g. C C) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience developing embedded Linux systems including Linux driver development BSP integration and customization with tools such as Yocto and board bring-up.
Experience with testing tools and frameworks and developing automated tests.
Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. I2C SPI UART) and hardware interfaces.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members.
Added Bonus:
Experience with embedded security features such as secure boot TrustZone development filesystem encryption etc.
Experience developing in compliance with safety and security standards such as MISRA SEI CERT and AUTOSAR.
OSCP SANS/GIAC CISSP or other related/equivalent certifications.
Experience with compliance regulations/laws security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO/SAE 21434 NIST HIPAA ISO COBIT OWASP ITIL etc.).
Experience with one or more of the following industries: law enforcement defense intelligence community automotive manufacturing software
Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Engineering or related discipline or equivalent
EEO Employer
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.
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