Senior Software Embedded Engineer
Palo Alto, California
Contract
Description: This role is 100% onsite at the location on the req
Schedule: M-F 8-5/9-6 w/flex depending on business needs
HARD SET END DATE of 8/31/25 but will convert to FTE if this worker does a good job and there's a business need
We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who can work on developing firmware for the design and verification of automotive Electronic Control Units (ECU). Our team focuses on providing software stack for the bring up and Design Verification of the PCBAs & ECUs for current and next gen vehicle platforms (Autonomy, Infotainment, Vehicle Controls etc.). You will be developing device drivers, middleware components and applications, working on software prototypes for early "hardware + software co-designs", validation test cases in Python and C, SDKs and much more. You will get a chance to work with some of the smartest minds in developing embedded hardware and software stacks for this rapidly evolving EV industry.
MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS/RESPOSIBILITIES:
• Good programming skills in C and some familiarity with programming in python.
• Candidates need to have written code in their most recent role
• Good experience in debugging in an embedded environment {JTAG, SWD, Lauterbach, etc) . Ability to debug in real time across software and hardware stack to understand the real issues and provide solutions, work and collaborate with multiple teams if needed.
• Good understanding of hardware interfaces and protocols such as (SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet etc). Ability to debug them using an oscilloscope, logic analyzers etc.
• Good experience in BSP and low-level drivers for different components or sensors
• Good understanding of RTOS fundamentals.
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy embedded software on RTOS for board bring-up, verification, and debugging for automotive electronics.
Qualifications
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science/Engineering or related field
• At least 4 years of experience in programming in embedded systems.
Required skills
• Good programming skills in C and some familiarity with programming in python.
• Good experience in debugging in an embedded environment {JTAG, SWD, Lauterbach, etc) . Ability to debug in real time across software and hardware stack to understand the real issues and provide solutions, work and collaborate with multiple teams if needed.
• Good understanding of hardware interfaces and protocols such as (SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet etc). Ability to debug them using an oscilloscope, logic analyzers etc.
• Good experience in BSP and low-level drivers for different components or sensors
• Good understanding of RTOS fundamentals.
• Ability to work independently and across orgs/teams and with vendors. Ability to collaborate across multiple teams to understand requirements, debug issues, prioritize and get things done with a level of efficiency and urgency.
• Ability to crisply communicate with peers, stakeholders, customers, and technical leaders.
• Having worked with ARM cortex based SOC's and platforms is a bonus
• Any automotive background is a bonus
• Any experience with motors etc would also be a bonus
Skills:
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.