What to Expect

The Drive Inverter Firmware team is looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop, verify, and validate embedded firmware for power electronics and motor controls, enabling our vehicles to drive. In this role, you will work closely with the Hardware and Controls teams to architect, implement, test, and deploy safety-critical software on next generation products and existing systems. 

Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable Engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable embedded systems using innovative software development tools and practices. You will use your creativity to solve some of the most challenging problems in the embedded software space and change the way the world produces electric vehicles and delivers energy.  

What You’ll Do
Development of real-time embedded software that implements control and safety management of the Drive Inverter 
Develop automated tests to ensure high quality software releases and accurate functionality 
Be involved in the full life cycle of firmware development from concept through integration, test, and release to our growing fleet of vehicles 
Work closely with the hardware and control teams to specify hardware actuation and sensing requirements 
Develop and optimize firmware for motor controls and power electronics 
What You’ll Bring
1+ years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development 
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or the equivalent in experience  
Proficiency in C 
Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior 
Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM and SPI 
Familiarity with control loops and PID controllers 
Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration (Jenkins) preferred
Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) preferred

PALO ALTO, California

Full time