senior software quality and reliability engineer.

We are seeking a high-caliber Software Engineer to join our Client's Quality, Warranty, Verification & Validation team. This is not a traditional coding or testing role; rather, it is a strategic technical position focused on the "Shift Left" philosophy driving early defect detection and prevention across our Client's automotive platforms.

You will serve as a technical mentor and process architect, ensuring our Client's software reaches the highest standards of reliability and safety before it ever hits the road.

Advantages
Strategic Influence: Shape the quality standards for next-generation automotive technologies, including infotainment and telematics.

Expert Coaching: Lead the cultural shift toward software excellence by training and mentoring global engineering teams.

High Visibility: Act as a key liaison between technical teams and executive leadership, translating complex issues into actionable strategies.

hybrid schedule (4 days in-office).

Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Defect Prevention: Lead "Shift Left" strategies to identify and mitigate software risks during the earliest stages of development.

Risk Analysis: Support Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) and conduct deep-dive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on warranty and field issues using 8D, Fishbone, and 3-legged 5-Why methodologies.

Design Reviews: Lead software design and joint engineering reviews to ensure strict compliance with architectural and quality standards.

Process Excellence: Define and improve methods for software verification and validation, ensuring alignment with ASPICE and ISO 26262 (Functional Safety).

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve systemic issues in connected gateways and telematics.

Knowledge Leadership: Coach engineering teams on best practices for software quality, functional safety, and cybersecurity.

Qualifications
Required:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience: 7+ years of software engineering experience within the Automotive Industry, specifically focused on quality, warranty, or V&V.

Embedded Knowledge: Strong understanding of embedded software (C/C++, AUTOSAR) to effectively evaluate technical risks.

Safety Standards: Proven experience implementing ISO 26262 Functional Safety and performing Failure Mode Analysis (FMA).

Problem Solving: Mastery of Root Cause Analysis (SQA/SQC) for Electronic Control Units (ECUs).

Preferred:

Process Maturity: Knowledge of ASPICE assessments and ISO 9001 standards.

Modern Tooling: Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.

Security & Compliance: Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and open-source software compliance.

Summary
The ideal candidate for this role is a technical leader who understands that software quality is built, not just tested. By moving beyond traditional testing and focusing on systemic prevention, you will ensure the reliability of our Client's vehicles' most complex systems. If you have a deep background in automotive embedded systems and a passion for engineering excellence, you will be a vital asset to our Clients' Quality & Warranty organization.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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