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The Product Development and Technology careers at Stellantis offer the chance to drive innovation and embrace bold new challenges as a member of the team responsible for revolutionizing the automotive industry. Today, we're on a new road, with defined goals and renewed energy. You will see it in our attention to quality and performance, and in the groundbreaking designs and technologies that create an unparalleled driving experience for our customers. Electronic controls are critical to the operation of modern vehicle propulsion systems. These controls – made up of computer modules, sensors, actuators and software – are tasked to monitor and control vehicle operation to meet safety and emissions requirements while delivering the expected vehicle performance. Keeping these objectives in mind, Stellantis is looking for qualified Safety, Aftersales & On-Board diagnostic requirements engineers.
The Safety, Aftersales, On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) department is responsible for ensuring that vehicle propulsion systems and their associated controls are safe, compliant with global regulations, diagnosable, and serviceable throughout the full vehicle lifecycle. The department defines and integrates safety, diagnostic, and serviceability requirements to enable robust design, regulatory compliance, and efficient aftersales support across all propulsion system components and vehicle programs. In this role you would have the opportunity to contribute to the design of new tools and systems necessary to create and maintain Compliance and Safety Requirements and Implementation Documentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Lead system-level Safety, OBD and Aftersales requirements definition
- Own functional safety lifecycle including safety case and assessments
- Define and approve diagnostic strategies and compliance approach
- Lead cross-functional and supplier coordination
- Drive technical decision-making and mentor team members
- Develop requirements to enhance current reporting tools
- Manage supplier implementation of reporting tools
TYPICAL DELIVERABLES:
- Safety concepts and requirements (TSC)
- Diagnostic strategies, DTC definitions, and diagnostic matrices
- Technical policies and diagnostic specifications
- Safety analyses (HARA, FTA, FMEA, FMEDA)
- Validation plans and compliance documentation
- Aftersales and serviceability documentation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field
- 8 years of experience in automotive systems, propulsion or embedded control systems
- Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262), diagnostics, and OBD regulations (CARB CCR 1968.2, UN156, Euro 7)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced engineering degree
- Experience in powertrain systems (ICE, hybrid, electrified)
- Experience with diagnostic development, calibration tools, or validation (HIL)
- Familiarity with Agile, ASPICE, or AUTOSAR
- Experience working with suppliers and global regulatory processes
OUR BENEFITS - DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH & WELL-BEING COVERAGE
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
GENERIOUS PAID TIME OFF
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
COMPETITIVE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
INCOME PROTECTION & INSURANCE OPTIONS
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
COMPANY VEHICLE LEASE PROGRAM
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
FAMILY BUILDING BENEFIT
We proudly support all paths to parenthood - including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
SUPPORT FOR YOUR GROWTH AND GIVING BACK
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
AND SO MUCH MORE!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
MISSION:
The Product Development and Technology careers at Stellantis offer the chance to drive innovation and embrace bold new challenges as a member of the team responsible for revolutionizing the automotive industry. Today, we're on a new road, with defined goals and renewed energy. You will see it in our attention to quality and performance, and in the groundbreaking designs and technologies that create an unparalleled driving experience for our customers. Electronic controls are critical to the operation of modern vehicle propulsion systems. These controls – made up of computer modules, sensors, actuators and software – are tasked to monitor and control vehicle operation to meet safety and emissions requirements while delivering the expected vehicle performance. Keeping these objectives in mind, Stellantis is looking for qualified Safety, Aftersales & On-Board diagnostic requirements engineers.
The Safety, Aftersales, On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) department is responsible for ensuring that vehicle propulsion systems and their associated controls are safe, compliant with global regulations, diagnosable, and serviceable throughout the full vehicle lifecycle. The department defines and integrates safety, diagnostic, and serviceability requirements to enable robust design, regulatory compliance, and efficient aftersales support across all propulsion system components and vehicle programs. In this role you would have the opportunity to contribute to the design of new tools and systems necessary to create and maintain Compliance and Safety Requirements and Implementation Documentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Lead system-level Safety, OBD and Aftersales requirements definition
- Own functional safety lifecycle including safety case and assessments
- Define and approve diagnostic strategies and compliance approach
- Lead cross-functional and supplier coordination
- Drive technical decision-making and mentor team members
- Develop requirements to enhance current reporting tools
- Manage supplier implementation of reporting tools
TYPICAL DELIVERABLES:
- Safety concepts and requirements (TSC)
- Diagnostic strategies, DTC definitions, and diagnostic matrices
- Technical policies and diagnostic specifications
- Safety analyses (HARA, FTA, FMEA, FMEDA)
- Validation plans and compliance documentation
- Aftersales and serviceability documentation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field
- 8 years of experience in automotive systems, propulsion or embedded control systems
- Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262), diagnostics, and OBD regulations (CARB CCR 1968.2, UN156, Euro 7)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced engineering degree
- Experience in powertrain systems (ICE, hybrid, electrified)
- Experience with diagnostic development, calibration tools, or validation (HIL)
- Familiarity with Agile, ASPICE, or AUTOSAR
- Experience working with suppliers and global regulatory processes
OUR BENEFITS - DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH & WELL-BEING COVERAGE
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
GENERIOUS PAID TIME OFF
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
COMPETITIVE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
INCOME PROTECTION & INSURANCE OPTIONS
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
COMPANY VEHICLE LEASE PROGRAM
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
FAMILY BUILDING BENEFIT
We proudly support all paths to parenthood - including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
SUPPORT FOR YOUR GROWTH AND GIVING BACK
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
AND SO MUCH MORE!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Developer Tools
Align your resume with PERM job requirements
PERM requires employers to define the minimum qualifications before recruiting. If your resume lists skills beyond the posted requirements, the petition can be challenged. Strip your resume down to match the exact role description your employer intends to file.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Developer Tools teams at cloud infrastructure companies and enterprise software firms file PERM regularly for roles like build systems engineer and platform tooling developer. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data to confirm which employers have sponsored these specific job titles before.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Filter Developer Tools jobs by employers with verified green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. You'll see which companies have filed PERM for software and tooling roles, saving weeks of manual research across DOL disclosure datasets.
Confirm your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Developer Tools positions often involve specialized build systems, CI/CD infrastructure, or SDK architecture. Cross-reference your job duties against the O*NET occupation profile for your closest SOC code to confirm the role meets the specialty occupation or advanced-degree threshold required for EB-2.
Request that your employer file concurrently when possible
If your priority date is current or your country of birth has short backlogs, ask your employer to file the I-140 and I-485 at the same time. Concurrent filing lets you get an Employment Authorization Document while the green card is adjudicated, removing H-1B visa status dependency.
Document foreign work experience carefully for PERM evaluation
DOL evaluates whether your foreign developer experience meets the posted job requirements. Get employment verification letters that list your specific tools, languages, and systems worked on. Vague letters citing only job titles create evidentiary gaps that can slow or derail your PERM application.
Green Card Developer Tools: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Developer Tools jobs commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Most Developer Tools roles, including build systems engineers, DevOps platform developers, and SDK engineers, require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, which qualifies them under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials can qualify under EB-2. The key factor is that the position itself must require the degree, not just prefer it.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Developer Tools roles?
H-1B sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization that must be renewed and is subject to annual lottery selection at the cap-subject level. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 targets permanent residency. There's no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level, though visa number availability varies by country of birth. The PERM process takes longer upfront, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a status you need to maintain through continued employment at the same employer.
How long does the EB-2 or EB-3 green card process take for Developer Tools professionals?
PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months at DOL before the employer can file the I-140 with USCIS. After I-140 approval, wait times depend entirely on your country of birth and the monthly Visa Bulletin. Applicants born in countries without significant backlogs may complete the process in two to three years total. Applicants from high-demand countries face longer queues due to per-country visa limits.
Can I search specifically for Developer Tools jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Developer Tools roles by employers with verified PERM and green card sponsorship history, so you're only seeing positions where the company has actually gone through the process before. This matters because many job postings say 'sponsorship available' without distinguishing between H-1B and permanent residency sponsorship.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the PERM process?
If you change employers before USCIS approves your I-140, the petition is abandoned and your new employer must restart PERM from the beginning. Once your I-140 is approved and you've been in the adjustment of status queue for 180 days or more, portability rules under AC21 let you change to a same or similar role without losing your priority date. For Developer Tools professionals, 'same or similar' is evaluated by SOC code and job duties, not job title.