Embedded SW Engineer - Mountain View
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Aeva is hiring an Embedded SW Engineer - Mountain View. Aeva develops 4D LiDAR sensors that combine perception and velocity detection for autonomous vehicles and robots, seeking an embedded software engineer to design real‑time C/C++ applications on processors and microcontrollers, collaborate across hardware and software teams, and debug complex issues in lab environments.
Key focus areas include Design and implement real‑time applications on application processors & microcontrollers in C/C++., Participate in software processes including requirements, design documentation, test‑plan generation, execution, peer reviews, and process improvements., and Debug complicated issues as they arise during product development..
Successful candidates bring 3+ Years C/C++ Embedded Systems Experience, Driver Development Experience, and Applications Interacting With Custom HW Experience. Important skills include C, C++, QNX, Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, and Zephyr. Preferred (not required): Network Programming, AUTOSAR Middleware, and Automotive SW Development.
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Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions. What you'll do:
- Design and implement real-time applications on application processors & microcontrollers in C/C++.
- Participate in the team's software processes, including requirements and design documentation, test-plan generation and execution, peer design and code reviews, process feedback, and improvements.
- Debug complicated issues as they arise during product development.
- Work with different teams like EE to support new product design process, schematic reviews etc. What you have:
- 3+ years of experience developing C/ C++ code in embedded systems environments.
- Familiarity working with QNX, embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, Zephyr etc.
- Experience in driver development for common embedded communication protocols such SPI, I2C, UART etc.
- Experience developing applications that interact with custom HW on QNX and embedded Linux.
- Experience working cross-functionally with other teams such as EE, DSP, System Test, and SW QA.
- Experience working on ARM, Tensilca architectures.
- Strong understanding of OS and RTOS fundamentals.
- Passion to make embedded SW applications resilient, safe, and production-grade.
- Ability and interest to operate in lab settings with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes for debugging. Nice-to-haves:
- Familiarity/Experience with Network Programming, and AUTOSAR middleware and general Automotive SW development experience.
- Experience building hobby embedded systems projects outside of work. Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. 132400 - 179200 USD a year
Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.
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