Embedded SW Engineer

42dot Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

42dot Inc. is seeking an Embedded SW Engineer to build the backbone of next-generation in-vehicle experience and autonomous driving systems.

You will develop and optimize core applications running on in-vehicle embedded Linux platforms, ensuring speed, security, and reliability. Collaborate with teams across system software, infotainment, autonomous driving, and cloud infrastructure to deliver scalable mobility intelligence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience building embedded Linux applications for infotainment or autonomous driving is required.
• Strong low-level programming and debugging skills.
• Familiarity with real-time constraints and hardware interaction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based in-vehicle applications for infotainment and autonomous driving systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to integrate system-level components across real-time and user-space applications.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and boot times of embedded Linux platforms.
• Debug complex system-level issues across middleware, kernel, and user-space applications.
• Contribute to system architecture and software design reviews, ensuring security, modularity, and scalability.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Python

Shell scripting

IPC

systemd

POSIX APIs

Memory management

Multithreading

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/EE or related

Tools

Yocto

CMake

Make

Bazel

Job description

We are looking for the best

About Us

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.

We develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.

About theRole

We're seeking an Embedded SW Engineer to play a critical role in building the backbone of next-generation in-vehicle experience and autonomous driving systems. In this role, you will develop and optimize core applications running on in-vehicle embedded Linux platforms—ensuring they're fast, secure, and rock-solid reliable.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams across system software, in-vehicle infotainment, autonomous driving, and cloud infrastructure to bring scalable and robust mobility intelligence to life. If you're passionate about embedded systems, love working close to the hardware, and want to help power the future of autonomous vehicles, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based in-vehicle applications for infotainment and autonomous driving systems.

• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to integrate system-level components across real-time and user-space applications.

• Optimize performance, reliability, and boot times of embedded Linux platforms. - Debug complex system-level issues across middleware, kernel, and user-space applications.

• Contribute to system architecture and software design reviews, ensuring security, modularity, and scalability.

• Work closely with QA to define test strategies and ensure high code quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience developing applications for embedded Linux systems. - Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Rust. Experience with Python and shell scripting is a plus.

• Experience with inter-process communication (IPC), systemd, and POSIX APIs. - Familiarity with Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto, CMake, Make, Bazel).

• Solid understanding of system resource management, memory handling, and threading.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug low-level software.

• Passion for autonomous vehicles, robotics, or mobility innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive platforms, autonomous driving stacks, Android Automotive OS (AAOS) or Robot Operating System (ROS).

• Experience with profiling and optimizing Linux system performance.

• Knowledge of vehicle network protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet).

• Contributions to open-source Linux or embedded projects.

Interview Process

• Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring

• The screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances.

  You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.

Compensation

• $214,970 - $303,030

Additional Information

• In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, age, photo, physical condition, place of birth, etc.) in your resume.

• All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.

• If you experience issues uploading your resume, please send it along with the job posting URL to [e-mail].

• We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.

• Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement

• 42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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