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scuba264 · 04-05-2014, 09:09 AM

I'm a developer professionally, worked with C, C++. Focus now is mainly on C# asp.net development.

I'm at a spot in my career where I feel like I really know what I'm doing and would love to work in a field where I actually have a lot of interest.

Does anyone do computer work? Just wondering what is even out there in the car world. Trying to get a basic feel for what language/how ECMs are programmed, new touch interfaces. Obviously they all have websites, ordering, tracking... manufacturing stuff could be interesting but I also live in the Pittsburgh area and can't be relocating my family for something like that. Then theres the whole tuning industry.

Maybe a pipe dream, but really feeling I've got a good grip on HOW to do what I do for a living, love to find my spot that I really love.

*DGthe3* · 04-05-2014, 10:28 AM

The auto industry can't find enough programmers. On top of the ECU's & web work that you mentioned, there's the infotainment system, autonomous driving, logic for the different driving modes many cars have (wet, eco, sport, track, etc), and in car 'apps' are just beginning to trickle in. I'm sure there are a few programming areas that I'm missing.

Its my understanding that many of the jobs are done in house by the major automakers, though a lot of it is done by suppliers and/or done in a partnership type setup (ie, Microsoft & Ford developing Sync). I don't think there is too much (relative to the OEM's) in the aftermarket for programmers (tuning & some electronic gadetry come to mind), though that is probably going to change as in car apps become a thing.

Not sure what language(s) is (are) used, but if you are well versed in the C family of languages, I imagine that you'll be fine.

trademaster · 04-05-2014, 10:43 PM

Spend some time learning the popular tuning applications and how to properly apply them, then start your own business. .

ajp · 04-06-2014, 01:43 AM

GM has a huge IT hiring initiative in Arizona, check out the career website.

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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	The auto industry can't find enough programmers. On top of the ECU's & web work that you mentioned, there's the infotainment system, autonomous driving, logic for the different driving modes many cars have (wet, eco, sport, track, etc), and in car 'apps' are just beginning to trickle in. I'm sure there are a few programming areas that I'm missing. Its my understanding that many of the jobs are done in house by the major automakers, though a lot of it is done by suppliers and/or done in a partnership type setup (ie, Microsoft & Ford developing Sync). I don't think there is too much (relative to the OEM's) in the aftermarket for programmers (tuning & some electronic gadetry come to mind), though that is probably going to change as in car apps become a thing. Not sure what language(s) is (are) used, but if you are well versed in the C family of languages, I imagine that you'll be fine. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	GM has a huge IT hiring initiative in Arizona, check out the career website. __________________

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trademaster Drives: 12 MP4-12C, 16 Quattroporte Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Working Posts: 707	Spend some time learning the popular tuning applications and how to properly apply them, then start your own business. .