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Embedded Engineer, Hardware (Autonomous Vehicle Team)

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Why We Are Hiring for This Role:

  • Lead bring-up of embedded compute platforms (MCUs, VCU, SBCs running Linux).
  • Set up operating systems, toolchains, and integrated development kits (IDKs) for major components
  • Develop low-level drivers and middleware to interface with sensors, actuators, and vehicle subsystems.
  • Own integration of sensor SDKs and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, serial).
  • Build test harnesses and simulation tools for bench testing prior to vehicle integration.
  • Work closely with Perception/Planning engineers to provide stable, performant interfaces to hardware.
  • Support system bring-up during vehicle assembly; debug software-hardware integration issues.
  • Contribute to safety-critical software practices (fault handling, watchdogs, power management).


What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:

  • 4-5 years of experience in embedded systems development in vehicles or robotics.
  • Strong C/C++ and Python skills; experience with Linux (Yocto, Ubuntu Core, or similar).
  • Experience integrating third-party SDKs for sensors, compute, or accelerators.
  • Knowledge of vehicle or robotics comms stacks (CAN, DDS, ROS2, or equivalent).
  • Comfortable working across hardware/software boundaries in bench and integration settings.
  • Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD, and modern embedded dev workflows.
  • BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.


Benefits


We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.


Salary


The annual compensation is expected to be between $200,000-300,000+. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Skills

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