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Senior Firmware Engineer, Vehicle Control Systems

Stealth Startup
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Join our innovative Future Programs team as a Senior Firmware Engineer specializing in Vehicle Control Systems. This is an exceptional opportunity to engage in ground-breaking, green-field development for next-generation products. Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing to every stage of program development from initial concept through successful launch while playing a key role in shaping our engineering culture and practices.

We are driven by a passion for electrifying transit and creating outstanding user experiences.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead critical vehicle integration efforts with complex feature implementations.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including design engineering, electrical, and mechanical, to create and document software integration workflows for various ECUs.
  • Provide comprehensive vehicle system integration support, covering feature implementation, ECU communication, debugging, and root cause analysis.
  • Conduct hardware readiness testing focused on safety-critical functions.
  • Develop and execute thorough test plans to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under diverse conditions, including low power modes. Establish a robust CI / CD pipeline to ensure seamless access to stable and development builds.
  • Assist with pre-production and production build activities, as well as vehicle testing.
  • Drive initiatives that prioritize product quality and vehicle safety.
  • Collaborate with embedded software, mobile, connectivity, and IT teams to leverage common platforms and codebases when applicable.

Qualifications :

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4 years of experience in firmware development, especially in safety-critical, time-sensitive, and resource-constrained environments.
  • Proficient in C programming, with familiarity in C , Python, and bash scripting.
  • Experience delivering software-enabled hardware products, including low-level firmware development (drivers, bootloaders).
  • Hands-on debugging experience in real-world settings using embedded diagnostic tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
  • Strong understanding of control systems and system integration.
  • Familiarity with electric drivetrains, battery technologies, and standard vehicle communication protocols and peripherals (e.g., CAN, IMU sensors).
  • Experience with model-based design and software development tools such as MATLAB / Simulink.
  • Knowledge of real-time operating systems, particularly for functional-safety critical applications.
  • Experience with CI / CD and test automation for consumer-facing software-enabled hardware products.
  • A collaborative mindset paired with strong communication skills.
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