Embedded SW Engineer - Mountain View
aeva
| Company | aeva |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Mountain View |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Aeva develops advanced 4D LiDAR sensing and perception technology for autonomous systems including vehicles and robots. This role involves designing and implementing real-time embedded software applications on microcontrollers and application processors, collaborating with hardware and systems teams to develop production-grade autonomous perception systems.
What You'll Do
• Design and implement real-time applications on application processors and microcontrollers using C/C++
• Participate in software development processes including requirements documentation, design specifications, test planning, and peer code reviews
• Debug complex technical issues during product development and integration with hardware teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical engineering, DSP, system test, and QA teams on product design and schematic reviews
• Develop and optimize device drivers for embedded communication protocols and custom hardware interactions
What You Need
• 3+ years of professional experience developing C/C++ code in embedded systems environments
• Demonstrated experience working with embedded Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, or Zephyr RTOS
• Experience developing drivers for SPI, I2C, UART, and other embedded communication protocols
• Proficiency with ARM and Tensilica processor architectures
• Strong understanding of operating system and RTOS fundamentals
• Experience developing applications that interact with custom hardware on Linux or QNX systems
Nice to Have
• Experience with AUTOSAR middleware and automotive software development
• Familiarity with network programming
• Hands-on experience debugging with logic analyzers and oscilloscopes in lab environments
• Personal projects building hobby embedded systems