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Senior Applications Engineer - Model Based Design

MathWorks · Natick, MA · 2 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time

Job Summary

Apply your expertise in embedded software development and model-based design (MBD) to shape the future of Simulink and Embedded Coder. Collaborate closely with product development teams and customers to enable complex, high-impact usage of MathWorks’ tools.

Responsibilities

  • Influence the direction of MathWorks’ model-based design products by bringing a user-informed perspective, including insight on emerging AI-enabled development capabilities.
  • Help customers succeed with advanced embedded software applications by resolving complex technical issues, including deep, strategic engagements.
  • Leverage Generative AI as part of your engineering toolkit, including:
    • Accelerating root-cause analysis and debugging
    • Creating MATLAB scripts, tools, or Simulink models to explore or demonstrate product behavior
    • Innovating with agentic or workflow-oriented AI techniques to improve how complex issues are understood and resolved
  • Collaborate closely with product development teams, synthesizing customer needs into actionable product improvements.
  • Contribute to a global community of technical experts, sharing best practices and helping to shape how MathWorks supports and advances modern engineering workflows.

Keys to your success

  • A strong experience with embedded software development
  • Deep expertise with Simulink and Embedded Coder
  • A passion for creative, structured problem solving in complex technical systems
  • The ability to identify emerging and systemic customer needs
  • Curiosity and openness to adopting Generative AI and AI-assisted tools as part of everyday work

Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or a PhD degree, or equivalent experience) is required.

Additional Qualifications

  • Knowledge of C/C++ for developing embedded applications
  • Familiarity with the development process in automotive or aerospace industries
  • Excellent communication skills (effectively articulate ideas and provide feedback)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Effective collaborator in cross-functional environment
  • Familiarity with coding standards (eg MISRA C), platforms (eg AUTOSAR), and/or certification requirements (eg DO-178) are a plus

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