Embedded Software Engineer III

almost 3 years ago
Foster City, CA, US... more
Foster City, CA, US... more

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Founded in 2009, and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems is committed to freeing fleets from ...

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Job Description

The Role

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.

 Responsibilities

  • 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

Required Experience and Skills

  • 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 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), HSA, Vision, Dental &  401k
  • We offer a generous PTO policy, Group Universal Life, Voluntary Personal Accident and Voluntary Disability Insurance
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Educational Assistance Employee Program 
  • Healthy Work / Life Balance
  • Fresh daily snacks 
  • Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants & retail
  • Free Online Training & Development
  • We are bicycle-friendly, with bicycle storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front

About Motiv

Founded in 2009, and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems, a leading provider of software and technology to electrify medium duty commercial vehicles, is committed to freeing fleets from their dependence on fossil fuels. Motiv’s EPIC (Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis) are CARB certified, GSA approved, and available for many configurations including step vans, box trucks, work trucks, shuttle buses, school buses, trolleys, and other specialty vehicles. An EPIC offers uncompromised performance and functionality without the pollution, noise, heat, and vibration of gasoline or diesel power.

Motiv is the only Ford eQVM-approved provider of all-electric chassis for commercial trucks and buses and benefits from engineering insights and support from Ford to ensure safety and reliability. With more than 1,000,000 miles logged among several of the largest fleet operators in the United States, the EPIC family eliminates 100% of vehicle emissions, dramatically reduces operating and maintenance costs, and creates a healthier environment for riders and communities, while also reducing driver fatigue.

    

 

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