Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

Lightship • South San Francisco, CA

10d • $160,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Lightship is developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered recreational vehicle and is building electronics and controls to modernize and electrify RVs. The Software Engineer will develop software across a distributed compute architecture covering power systems, propulsion, and body controls, while helping mature and stabilize the platform software layer that hosts application software. The role works closely with product and engineering teams to help bring the vehicle to market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C/C++.
• Experience developing for microcontrollers and using communication protocols such as SPI, CAN, CAN-FD, I2C, LIN, and UART.
• Experience with systems engineering workflows, including participating in DFMEAs and deriving software requirements from functional requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in C# and Python.
• Experience working with microprocessors and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with safety-critical systems and familiarity with the ISO 26262 standard.
• Experience with cybersecurity solutions for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Ethernet, WiFi, LTE, and Bluetooth.

Responsibilities

• Develop application software for in-vehicle controllers across drivetrain, power distribution, and body controls.
• Develop and integrate device drivers for embedded peripherals connected over LIN, SPI, UART, and CAN.
• Architect and develop a common software stack for embedded systems.
• Develop frameworks for tasks such as writing unit tests and integrating builds with a CI/CD pipeline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of software defects.
• Participate in software code reviews and hardware schematic reviews.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Flexible paid time off.
• 13 company holidays, including scheduled year-end downtime.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Yearly LightTrip stipend for an RV trip and/or professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior