Embedded Software Engineer

Our client, an electric vehicle manufacturer company, is looking for someone to join their team as an Embedded Software Engineer. This role is onsite in Foster City, CA. This is a W2 contract budgeted until March 5, 2027 The team is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Autonomy Hardware Systems Validation & Verification team. In this role, you'll develop embedded software and automation tools that power safety-critical test infrastructure for autonomous systems. You'll collaborate across hardware and software teams to build sensor emulators, enhance validation frameworks, and ensure the reliability of cutting-edge embedded platforms.What You Will Be Doing Develop high-performance C++ applications for embedded Linux environmentsBuild Python automation frameworks to improve test execution and validationDesign and expand hardware/software sensor emulators and embedded test infrastructureIntegrate software with FPGA and ECU hardware using Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and CANTroubleshoot hardware and software issues while driving end-to-end verification and system reliabilityRequired Skills & ExperienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field4+ years of embedded software development experienceStrong C++ development experience in Linux, with a focus on low-latency, high-performance applicationsExperience with Linux system programming, networking, Python, and test automation (Pytest)Hands-on experience with embedded interfaces including Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and CANFamiliarity with Git, Bazel, GTest, and embedded hardware/software integrationPreferred Skills & Experience Linux kernel or device driver developmentExperience with ARM, Xilinx SDK, MPSoC, Yocto, or PetalinuxFPGA, SystemVerilog, or HDL verification experienceKnowledge of PCIe, MIPI CSI-2, Automotive Ethernet, or IEEE 1588/PTPAbility to read electronic schematics and familiarity with PCB design workflows