Senior System Software Engineer

ChargePoint; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ChargePoint in Gurugram, India seeks a Senior System Software Engineer to architect, design, implement and test cutting-edge software for a next generation vehicle charging platform. You will work across hardware, manufacturing and software teams to define specs, APIs and deliver robust embedded solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in embedded C/C++ on Linux/RTOS, IPC concepts, and IoT/cloud communication (MQTT). Strong collaboration, mentoring, and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in developing embedded system products using C++ and C.
• Expert-level C/C++ coding in a Linux/RTOS environment.
• Experience with large-scale projects (application level on Linux systems programming).
• Familiar with Linux IPC concepts and event-driven architectures.
• IoT experience and device-cloud communication (MQTT, etc).
• Python (Python 3) experience.
• Ability to translate software requirements to low-level design and mentor others.
• EV/EVSE product experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, and test new systems in a rapidly evolving problem-space.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, manufacturing and other software teams to define specifications, features, and APIs.
• Participate in design and code reviews, as well as mentor other members of the team.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Linux

IPC (CAN, RS-232/485, I2C, SPI)

MQTT

Python

Linux kernel/driver concepts

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux

Git

CI/CD

Job description

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Reports To

Senior Manager, Embedded Software

What You Will Doing

ChargePoint is looking for an outstanding engineer interested in applying a broad skill-set toward building cutting-edge software for a next generation vehicle charging platform. You will architect, design, implement, and test new systems in a rapidly evolving problem-space.

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• Work on platform software including Linux Applications and IPC mechanisms
• Familiarity with kernel and communication interfaces like CAN, RS-232/484, I2C, SPI, Modbus, PPP is a big plus
• Collaborate cross-functionally and globally with hardware, manufacturing and other software teams to define specifications, features, and APIs
• Participate in design and code reviews, as well as mentor other members of the team

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in developing embedded system products using C++ and C
• Expert-level C++/C coding in a Linux/RTOS environment is a requirement
• Managed and implemented large scale projects (not necessarily embedded, but application level, using Linux systems programming)
• Well aware of Linux IPC concepts, event driven architecture
• Good to have IoT experience and setting up devices, communication to cloud (experience with MQTT, etc protocols)
• Good to have python (Python 3) experience
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to translate software requirements to low level design
• Evangelize clean architecture, clean code practices and follow the same
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to make critical system-level design decisions and drive projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
• Working with EV / EVSE products is a big plus

Location

Gurugram, India

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
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