Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Senior Software Embedded Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Palo Alto, CA is looking for a Senior Software Embedded Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

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.

Develop and deploy embedded software on RTOS for board bring-up, verification, and debugging for automotive electronics.

What You Will Need:

Basics:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in programming in embedded systems. 
• 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.
• 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.
• Salary range: 124k - 168k annual. 

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.