Job Summary:

Motiv is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer III - Diagnostics/IOT to join the engineering team as a key contributor. As part of a small team, you will develop firmware tests for various components that comprise Motiv’s EV solution. Responsibilities include technical leadership, software design, coding, testing, and debugging as it relates to built-in tests, diagnostics and state reporting for embedded EV software products. Candidates should enjoy getting their hands dirty and debugging in hardware with digital probes, oscilloscopes. Be prepared to influence Motiv’s long-term software technology vision.

May require occasional domestic travel, less than 10%.

This position reports to the SW Engineering Manager and is based in Foster City, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with management, architects, and developers to create cost-effective, flexible software/firmware embedded diagnostic and test solutions which scale with our business.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain embedded EV controls software, and diagnostics code primarily in C and Python.
• Work in conjunction with systems engineers, hardware designers and software developers to develop strategies for real-time diagnostics and troubleshooting to FRU.
• Coordinate with cloud/telemetry engineers to provide front-ends and fleet status tools for Customer Support and Manufacturing.
• Work with Systems Engineers to support product level DVT, PVT, and validation plans.
• Conduct requirements analysis, develop software requirements documents and test design documents.
• Participate in peer design reviews and code reviews.
• Participate in and promote continuous improvement of software quality.
• Adhere to Motiv company policies, procedures, and best-practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with Software Emphasis.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including SW best practices and full SDLC.
• 5 years of Embedded Software/Firmware development experience
• Passion for embedded software and freeing fleets from fossil fuels.
• Strong proficiency in C - ability to understand compiler output (assembly). Experience with coding standards like MISRA C.
• 2 years’ experience with linux.
• Familiarity with both RTOS and bare-metal systems.
• Experience with MQTT and other IoT protocols and techniques. Ability to collaborate with Cloud/Data Engineers to optimize data volumes, critical information flows, and connectivity solutions.
• Strong analytical and communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with Software Emphasis
• Experience developing or testing safety-critical systems.
• Experience with CI/CD , especially environments using Jenkins pipelines.
• Experience in the automotive industry, and standards such as OBD, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, AUTOSAR, etc.
• Familiarity with ISO-26262.
• Fluency with Agile Development Methodology.
• Experience developing and testing for AUTOSAR components.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times 

Salary Range:

• $145,000.00-$160,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)

This position is based in Foster City, CA.

Candidates only please; no recruiters.