Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Powertrain

Serve Robotics3 months ago
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

At Serve Robotics

At Serve Robotics, we’re reimagining how things move in cities. Our personable sidewalk robot is our vision for the future. It’s designed to take deliveries away from congested streets, make deliveries available to more people, and benefit local businesses.

The Serve fleet has been delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians along the way in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago while doing commercial deliveries. We’re looking for talented individuals who will grow robotic deliveries from surprising novelty to efficient ubiquity.

Who We Are

We are tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design who are pooling our skills to build the future we want to live in. We are solving real-world problems leveraging robotics, machine learning and computer vision, among other disciplines, with a mindful eye towards the end-to-end user experience. Our team is agile, diverse, and driven. We believe that the best way to solve complicated dynamic problems is collaboratively and respectfully.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Embedded team

You'll be contributing to the core software components that drive Serve throughout cities. We’re looking for a self-driven engineer who’s passionate about building the future of autonomous delivery!

Responsibilities

  • Develop software for robot powertrain components and functions.
  • Design and implement systems for measuring system performance and efficiency.
  • Work closely with systems, electrical, and mechanical teams to architect robust cross-functional solutions.
  • Support integration of new hardware components and bringup of new platforms.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other team members.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree: in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years experience developing production C++ code (C++17 and newer preferred).
  • Experience: developing embedded software targeting both Linux and RTOS.
  • Experience: developing systems with safety and real-time requirements.
  • Experience: implementing feedback control systems.
  • Experience: with communication interfaces including CAN, UART, I2C, and Ethernet.
  • Track record: of taking vaguely defined problems and converting them into robust production solutions.

What makes you stand out

  • Master's degree: in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience: in mobile robotics or electric vehicle development.
  • Comfortable: working hands on with electronics, motors, and batteries.
  • System modeling: and control system design experience.
  • Understanding: of electric motors and their control methods.
  • Vehicle dynamics: knowledge is a bonus.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $150K - $200K

Required Skills

Ethernet
UART
C++
Feedback Control Systems
Linux
System Performance Measurement
I2C
Embedded Software Development
Safety-critical Systems
RTOS
CAN