UI Software Engineer II

About the position

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a UI Software Engineer II to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. Yamaha continues to build on its CASE (Connected, Autonomy, Shared Access & Electrification) strategy to develop solutions to further improve boater experiences by advancing the capabilities and performance of its core product lines. Such strategy calls for a position that will enable Yamaha to lead the delivery of highly advanced solutions for the recreational marine industry. This position will be responsible for the products development of such systems, components, functions, specifically for sophisticated electrical/electronic marine products enabled by software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the user-interface (UI) and network electronic system component for marine products, e.g. MFD (Multi-Functional Display) and Ethernet.
• Provide insight and lead the development of new features, content, and products through software and network architecture design, development, and integration.
• Command a clear understanding of proper software configuration, and Hardware and Software Integration (HSI).
• Work closely and communicate with cross-functional internal and international teams to produce solutions which add value for all stakeholders.
• Lead and attend regular and occasional meetings and video calls with international stakeholders, e.g. Japan, Europe.
• Select / guide external resources and teams in the delivery of features, content, and products.
• Formulate and implement a software design using industry best practices, and document it appropriately.
• Write documentation to clarify and communicate system architecture, solutions, and requirements.
• Act as a key member of the product development process, from ideation to concept development to prototyping to testing / evaluation, providing ownership of the product development project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or any relevant engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in UI design and Network engineering (CAN, Ethernet, NMEA 2000/OneNet, Wifi, Bluetooth), preferably in Embedded software systems application.
• Excellent C/C++, html programming skills, Network communication technologies and protocols (CAN, Restful API, Websocket etc), UI design tools (Figma etc), Containerization technique (Docker etc).
• Experience in Embedded Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) concepts, OTA (Over-the-Air) firmware update, is a great plus.
• Strong business acumen and ability to formulate business cases.
• Proficient in software integration and testing, systems engineering.
• Experience with adapting firmware to different microcontrollers, expertise on multi-core microcontroller.
• Experience in configuration management - change management methodologies using the tools as Git (GitHub), Jira, Bit Bucket etc.
• Creativity and self-motivation to drive concept to reality.
• Ability to travel to and attend technology conferences/shows, both domestically and internationally, approximately once every 1-2 months.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with developing HW/SW integrated systems which incorporate functional safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262 or DO-178C) or cybersecurity standards (e.g. ISO 23806).
• Knowledge or Experience in GPU programming, and perception system calibration.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5-hour workweek
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product.