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Software Engineer - Battery Electric Vehicle
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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$114,484 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Software Engineer
- Battery Electric Vehicle PACCAR paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Texas, Denton 1700 Woodbrook Street (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026 Company Information PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light
- medium
- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. Peterbilt Motors Company On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads
- everywhere our customers earn their living
- Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability, and pride.
Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry. Requisition Summary Vehicle Software Engineer is accountable for the end-to-end readiness, integration, and delivery of the BEV vehicle software across all ECUs. This role will coordinate software content and dependencies, and guide execution to the customers. The engineer will work closely with ECU owners, software release and DAVIE, testing, production and field validation teams to identify and resolve risk, improve software release quality and ensure positive customer experience. The role will also build strong internal expertise in software flashing and troubleshooting for all applicable ECUs. Job Responsibilities
Own vehicle-level software readiness across all ECUs, ensuring software meets plant and customer expectations
Ensure software release milestones and integration schedule are maintained
Coordinate software features, dependencies, and interactions across ECUs to ensure successful vehicle-level integration
Lead vehicle level Go/NoGo reviews and hold ECU owners accountable for software content, validation evidence, defect status, and release commitments
Monitor integration risks, blockers, and open defects; escalate issues as needed.
Develop and maintain expertise in vehicle software flashing
Drive continuous improvement of software release quality, processes, and customer experience using lessons learned from development, production, and field performance
Up to 10% travel can be expected
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related engineering field
7+ years of experience in automotive engineering or related field
Understanding of vehicle electrical architecture, ECUs, CAN/CAN-FD, automotive communication networks
Experience with software development, validation, and defect management
Strong project management and organizational skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with vehicle software flashing and diagnostics tool such as Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, ETAS, or equivalent
PMP, Agile or other project/program certification
Direct experience leading vehicle-level software integration and release activities across multiple ECUs
General Description of all Benefits As a
U.S. PACCAR
employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: 401k with up to a 5% company match
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
Comprehensive paid time off
- minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Paid short-and long-term disability programs
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
Additional Job Information PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation.
Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups
- The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women's Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership & Development (B.
O.L.D.),and
ADVOCATE
(an LGBTQ+ support group). #LI-Onsite