System tool Developer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a System Tool Developer to work onsite at our client in Rochester Hills, MI (this is a direct hire position).

LER Tech Force is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America.

• Design, develop, and maintain data logger systems for in-vehicle recording of Camera, ultrasonic sensor, radar, and vehicle bus data, ensuring data integrity and time synchronization.
• Design, develop, and maintain reprocessing (re-simulation) systems to replay recorded sensor data through perception and system software for validation and regression testing.
• Develop system test tools and frameworks supporting HIL/SIL testing, data validation, and automated test execution.
• Build and optimize data processing pipelines handling large-scale sensor data across formats (MDF4, CSV, ORC, MP4, Parquet).
• Design and maintain cloud-based infrastructure for data ingestion, storage, reprocessing, and retrieval (AWS or similar).
• Develop image processing components for sensor data visualization, quality checks, and analysis tooling.
• Design and maintain database schemas and services for test data management, metadata indexing, and efficient retrieval.
• Collaborate with data collection, annotation, sensor calibration, and software teams to align tooling with development and validation needs.
• Gather, analyze, and document tool requirements from internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure tool quality and reliability.
• Provide user support, documentation, and training for developed tools across global teams.
• Stay updated on industry best practices in test tooling, data logging, and cloud technologies.
• Monitor and track project progress against schedules.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and effective task prioritization.
• Contribute to process definition, safety standards, and validation methods.
• Anticipate project requirements and proactively support cross-functional teams.

• Experience developing system test tools, data loggers, or reprocessing/re-simulation systems in automotive or autonomous vehicle settings.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python for tool and application development.
• Strong understanding of Camera, ultrasonic, and radar sensor data, data logging concepts, and time synchronization.
• Experience with database design and development (SQL and/or No
  
  SQL).
• Experience with cloud development, preferably AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, or similar services).
• Solid knowledge of image processing techniques and libraries (e.g., OpenCV).
• Programming languages: C++ (required), Python (required); additional exposure to C, C#, or PySpark.
• Database skills: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL), No
  
  SQL, data modeling and query optimization.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in decision-making, prioritization, and agile teamwork.
• Analytical, goal-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to propose and deliver new solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Risk management awareness with a focus on maintaining tool quality and reliability.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 1-4 years of relevant experience in software tool development.

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with automotive data logging or reprocessing systems.
• Experience in automotive workflows.
• Familiarity with autonomous driving standards, ADAS systems, and sensor calibration.

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term and Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects