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Senior Firmware Engineer

skyTran

skyTran

Software Engineering
Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Posted on Wednesday, February 2, 2022

About Us

At skyTran, we are an ambitious team who hates traffic. We are building a breakthrough magnetic levitation transportation technology to reduce commute times by 4x. Our mission is to build mobility that delights riders, connects communities and develops beautiful and livable cities.

Benefits:

  • Health/dental/vision (90% coverage for employees, 80% for dependents)
  • Industry competitive compensation and stock option plan
  • Unlimited time off and sick days
  • Relocation assistance provided if applicable
  • Subsidized Lunch Program
  • 401K
  • Performance management program and career development support
  • Generous holiday schedule
  • Rest Days and Mental Health Days

Summary

You will be part of the team whose firmware will power the next generation of exciting new transportation vehicles.

The ideal candidate is a team player with experience as a firmware engineer that has developed and deployed embedded systems. You will ensure engineering excellence and timely execution toward product outcomes.

Job description

  • Write code, unit tests and contribute to firmware team milestones
  • Write clean, simple, well-tested code that is easy to understand and maintain
  • Review code written by other developers both in and outside of your team
  • You have experience in automated testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery
  • You are comfortable working with git, GitHub and related Development tools

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent, Master’s Degree is preferred
  • At least 10 years of experience in firmware development
  • A passion for technology and firmware development
  • Proven in-depth experience in real-time operating systems
  • A team player with experience as a firmware engineer that has developed and deployed embedded systems.
  • Proficient in low-level and high-level embedded programming (C/C++)
  • Experience in bare metal development for microcontrollers and microprocessors
  • Experience with CAN, SPI, and Ethernet protocols
  • Ability to follow circuit schematics and PCB layout drawings
  • Experience with the agile development process (Jira, CI/CD)
  • High standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
  • Basic understanding of electronics and ability to read electronic circuit diagrams
  • Good analytical skills and testing experience
  • Experience in hardware design a plus
  • Experience designing fault-tolerant safety systems in accordance with industry standard specifications (e.g., IEC61508, ISO26262) a plus

Why skyTran

We are a tight-nit and ambitious team - our motto is "One Team, One Ride". Everyone is valued for their contributions and has a responsibility to both challenge and support the team. We overcome challenges and enjoy victories together.

Inclusion is a core part of skyTran’s vision, and valuing all voices is a key company value. skyTran is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.