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Job Title: Model Based Software Engineer – MagicDraw About Cognizant’s Mobility Practice: Cognizant Mobility is the premier automotive engineering services division of Cognizant that is focused on smart connected vehicle engineering and software delivery. Our clients include well known Automotive OEMs and Electric/Autonomous Start Up Companies that leverage our automotive engineering expertise. We are looking for talented engineers with backgrounds in Electrical and Computer Engineering for such roles as Vehicle Systems Engineering, Electrical Design and Release, High Voltage Wire Harness Design and Packaging, Embedded Software Development and Algorithm Research, AUTOSAR Model Based System Design, Validation, Hardware in the Loop Integration, Functional Safety, Vehicle Triage, SWAT and Launch Support, etc. What you’ll be doing: This position is for a Model Based Design Software Development Engineer. The position will support the creation of embedded software utilizing a Model Based Design (MBD) development approach in MagicDraw. As a member of the Embedded Software Engineering Team, the Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for software development, debug, and analysis, consistent with the software architecture for Automotive OEM vehicles and connected vehicles systems. The Embedded Software Engineer creates quality, bug free code and implements best practices in design and software modeling. The role aids the controls team to develop unit tests that meet the coverage requirements and provides a clean, advisor warning free baseline. What you need for this position: Required: · Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science) · Minimum 3+ years of experience of modelling using MagicDraw, · Experience in AUTOSAR Communication Stack configuration · Experience verifying software to a process (e.g. CMMI / SPICE) · Minimum 3+ years of Automotive domain experience required · Minimum 3+ years of experience in CAN protocol · Experience with standard scripting languages or programming languages · Knowledge and experience in unit level and system level testing · Strong collaboration and communication skills is essential · Experience in Agile development methodologies *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* • Applications will be accepted until November 25, 2026 • LI#- #LI-SC6 Compensation & Benefits $84000-$105,00 per year + Cost of Living Allowance Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Additional Information • Onsite role • ⚠️ Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered. Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off • 401(k) plan and contributions • Long-term/Short-term Disability • Paid Parental Leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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Job Title: Model Based Software Engineer – MagicDraw
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science)
Minimum 3+ years of experience of modelling using MagicDraw,
Experience in AUTOSAR Communication Stack configuration
Experience verifying software to a process (e.g. CMMI / SPICE)
Minimum 3+ years of Automotive domain experience required
Minimum 3+ years of experience in CAN protocol
Experience with standard scripting languages or programming languages
Knowledge and experience in unit level and system level testing
Strong collaboration and communication skills is essential
Experience in Agile development methodologies
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Applications will be accepted until November 25, 2026

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