Solution Architect - Embedded Software Solutions

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Reports To 

Senior Director of Embedded Platform Software & HW Test Engineering

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint 

As a Solution Architect, you will work to help the team architect, build, and deploy embedded software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Working with product management, hardware, regulatory and other teams to generate requirements; subsequently work with engineering teams to develop software design, etc.
• Take projects / programs through the different stages of development - from concept, through development builds, to production and beyond
• Coordinate software delivery schedules and drive teams to meet committed delivery dates 
• Collaborate with members of the firmware, software QA, cloud, hardware, mechanical, regulatory, test, product and support teams during product design and implementation
• Actively managing scrum and agile methodologies
• Evangelize and promote engineering best practices

Requirements 

• Demonstrated ability to deliver and support cloud-connected software running on commercial/industrial hardware 
• Demonstrated ability and inclination to make critical system-level design decisions and drive projects from start to finish
• Experience with working through bring up phase of new embedded systems / technology products 
• 8+ years of experience working on embedded system products using C/C++, and shell scripting (bash or equivalent) 
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent (MS preferred)

Preferred to have 

• Exposure in connectivity architecture using Wireless (Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC), and wired (Ethernet, CAN) interfaces a plus
• C/C++ coding in a Linux environment; modern C++ is preferred
• Working with EV / EVSE products is a big plus

Location

Campbell, CA 

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. 
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.

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