Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Pony.ai
Fremont, CA 94536
About the Job
DescriptionFounded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Pony.ai has quickly become a global leader in autonomous mobility and is a pioneer in extending autonomous mobility technologies and services at a rapidly expanding footprint of sites around the world
Operating Robotaxi, Robotruck and Personally Owned Vehicles (POV) business units, Pony.ai is an industry leader in the commercialization of autonomous driving and is committed to developing the safest autonomous driving capabilities on a global scale
Pony.ai’s leading position has been recognized, with CNBC ranking Pony.ai #10 on its CNBC Disruptor list of the 50 most innovative and disruptive tech companies of 2022
In June 2023, Pony.ai was recognized on the XPRIZE and Bessemer Venture Partners inaugural “XB100” 2023 list of the world’s top 100 private deep tech companies, ranking #12 globally
As of August 2023, Pony.ai has accumulated nearly 15 million miles of autonomous driving globally.ResponsibilityWe are looking for an experienced and motivated embedded software engineer to work on automotive compute platforms
You will work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and software teams to build the most cutting-edge automotive system.In this role, you will:Define system functionality with EE engineers.Develop driver and application software on MCU and SoC.Analyze and triage low level system issues.RequirementsBS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of industry experienceFamiliarity with ARM architecture and ARM-based SoCsStrong knowledge of Linux/UNIX/QNX/FreeBSDStrong knowledge of MCU SW development, such as Atmel samv7, STM32, Infineon TC series, FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS or AutoSARDeep understanding of communication protocols, such as TCP/IP, UDP, PTP, Multicast, etc
and how a network switch and router worksStrong software design and development skills including C, C++, Python, etcWorking experience on the HW/SW co-design and high-speed communication interfacesProficiency debugging embedded software systems
Familiarity with SPI, UARTs, JTAG, and oscilloscopesPreferred ExperienceStrong knowledge of mainstream SoC BSP/SW development, such as Nvidia Orin, T.I
TDA series, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Horizon RoboticsExperience with CAN communication protocolsExperience with Automotive Ethernet standardExperience with imager bring-up or familiarity with ISP pipelines, drivers, and associated tuningsFamiliarity with sensors used in robotics and autonomous driving applications, such as Camera, Lidar, Radar and Ultrasonics sensors.Compensation and BenefitsBase Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000 AnnuallyCompensation may vary outside of this range depending on many factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location
Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation and this role may be eligible for bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.Also, we provide the following benefits to the eligible employees:Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth 401k)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityFree Food & SnacksJob SummaryID: D1282B9EB3Department: Engineering - HardwareType: full time
Operating Robotaxi, Robotruck and Personally Owned Vehicles (POV) business units, Pony.ai is an industry leader in the commercialization of autonomous driving and is committed to developing the safest autonomous driving capabilities on a global scale
Pony.ai’s leading position has been recognized, with CNBC ranking Pony.ai #10 on its CNBC Disruptor list of the 50 most innovative and disruptive tech companies of 2022
In June 2023, Pony.ai was recognized on the XPRIZE and Bessemer Venture Partners inaugural “XB100” 2023 list of the world’s top 100 private deep tech companies, ranking #12 globally
As of August 2023, Pony.ai has accumulated nearly 15 million miles of autonomous driving globally.ResponsibilityWe are looking for an experienced and motivated embedded software engineer to work on automotive compute platforms
You will work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and software teams to build the most cutting-edge automotive system.In this role, you will:Define system functionality with EE engineers.Develop driver and application software on MCU and SoC.Analyze and triage low level system issues.RequirementsBS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of industry experienceFamiliarity with ARM architecture and ARM-based SoCsStrong knowledge of Linux/UNIX/QNX/FreeBSDStrong knowledge of MCU SW development, such as Atmel samv7, STM32, Infineon TC series, FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS or AutoSARDeep understanding of communication protocols, such as TCP/IP, UDP, PTP, Multicast, etc
and how a network switch and router worksStrong software design and development skills including C, C++, Python, etcWorking experience on the HW/SW co-design and high-speed communication interfacesProficiency debugging embedded software systems
Familiarity with SPI, UARTs, JTAG, and oscilloscopesPreferred ExperienceStrong knowledge of mainstream SoC BSP/SW development, such as Nvidia Orin, T.I
TDA series, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Horizon RoboticsExperience with CAN communication protocolsExperience with Automotive Ethernet standardExperience with imager bring-up or familiarity with ISP pipelines, drivers, and associated tuningsFamiliarity with sensors used in robotics and autonomous driving applications, such as Camera, Lidar, Radar and Ultrasonics sensors.Compensation and BenefitsBase Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000 AnnuallyCompensation may vary outside of this range depending on many factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location
Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation and this role may be eligible for bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.Also, we provide the following benefits to the eligible employees:Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth 401k)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityFree Food & SnacksJob SummaryID: D1282B9EB3Department: Engineering - HardwareType: full time
