Embedded Software Engineer III

Motiv is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the engineering team as a key contributor. As part of a small team, you will develop firmware for various components that comprise Motiv’s EV solution. Responsibilities include technical leadership, software design, coding, testing, and debugging. Candidates should enjoy getting their hands dirty and debugging in hardware with digital probes, oscilloscopes, as well as contributing to Motiv’s long-term software vision. May require occasional domestic travel, less than 5%. This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager and is based in Foster City, CA.

• Work with management, architects, and developers to create cost-effective, flexible, reliable software solutions which scale with our business
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain embedded vehicle control software in C
• Independently perform board bring-up and code debug, including utilization of associated tools such as oscilloscopes, logic and protocol analyzers, JTAG and trace pods
• Fulfill all specified and derived requirements, including: safety, timing, and signal processing requirements of control algorithms for chassis systems, power converters, and motor controllers
• Conduct requirements analysis, develop requirements documents and design documents
• Conduct requirements and design reviews
• Develop and document test plans, tests, and track results
• Participate in peer design and code reviews
• Participate in and encourage continuous improvement of software quality
• Adhere to Motiv company policies and procedures, as well as software best-practices

• BS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with Software Emphasis
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including SW Quality Assurance and full SDLC
• 7 years industry experience developing real-time software for embedded systems required
• Strong proficiency in C - ability to understand compiler output (assembly)
• Experience implementing control algorithms; strong understanding of control theory
• Experience with both RTOS and bare-metal systems
• 4 years’ hands-on experience at the software-hardware interface
• Strong analytical and communications skills 
• Familiarity with Python and bash 

• MS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with Software Emphasis
• Experience as a technical lead
• Experience developing safety-critical systems
• Experience in automotive industry, CAN bus, etc.

No sponsorship is available at this time.