Job Title
Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, OTA
About Canoo
Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class teamâ¯toâ¯deploy this sustainable mobility revolution.â¯We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.
The “Canoo Way”
Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.
Job Purpose
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer, OTA position will support the development of the Over the Air (OTA) platform including bootloader development and updating the distribution system.
Responsibilities (80s of the Position)
- Develop and maintain OTA software on various vehicle system components
- Develop documentation and test plans for OTA functionality
- Investigate, debug and modify existing features
- Test and validate OTA software on test bench and vehicles.
- Work with different stake holders to improve OTA features.
Required Experience
- BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of embedded programming design experience
- Fluent in C and C++
- Proficient with micro-controller IDE design/development tools
- Thorough understanding of software development practices
- Experience in real-time operating systems
- Experience with embedded Linux
- Experience in standard lab equipment such as power analyzer, oscilloscopes, and logic/protocol analyzers
Preferredâ¯Experienceâ¯
- MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- Experience with ST microcontroller platforms
- Experience with CAN, SPI, I2C, RS-232, 802.11x, and TCP/IP protocols
- Experience developing device drivers, control systems, and communications protocols
- OTA experience
- Experience with Python and Bash scripting
- Experience with Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS), ISO-14229, and ISO-13400.
Travel Requirements
- Business travel up to 20% annually.
Physical Requirements for Position
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
What's Cool About Working Here...
- Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Equity Compensation
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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