Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Cyngn; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Flexible vacation

Sabbatical leave

In-office lunches

Job summary

Cyngn seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead design, development, and validation of firmware for vehicle drive and safety controllers. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with electrical and controls teams, and drive production-quality firmware with a systems mindset.

You will define architecture, review schematics, and ensure robust integration. Expect MISRA C safety-critical work, RTOS, and CI/CD in a remote/hybrid environment with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of embedded software development in a product-focused environment
• Deep expertise with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M preferred) and real-time control systems
• Experience with safety-critical software standards (MISRA C, ISO 26262)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and collaborate across HW/SW
• Experience with RTOS for safety-critical apps
• Familiarity with CI/CD for embedded systems (GitHub Actions)
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Act as design responsible engineer for vehicle program controllers (Traction, Actuator, IO, Sensor, Safety firmware)
• Define embedded software architecture, coding standards, and interfaces
• Review schematics and ensure firmware/hardware integration
• Debug using ARM JTAG/ETM and other tools
• Develop safety-critical code per MISRA C and related standards
• Use sensors (3D LIDARs, Cameras) for Virtual Bumper systems
• Create and maintain APIs, state diagrams, and test matrices
• Plan and execute firmware test procedures across vehicle integration
• Own HIL testing specs and support automation
• Establish CI framework for embedded software

Skills

Embedded software

ARM Cortex-M

MISRA C

RTOS

CI/CD

Github Actions

JTAG

ETM

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Tools

Schematic reading

HDL/FPGA (optional)

Job description

Based in Mountain View, CA, Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous technology company. We deploy self-driving industrial vehicles - specifically autonomous tuggers - to factories, warehouses, and other facilities throughout North America. To build this emergent technology, we are looking for innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join us and move this field forward. If you like to build, tinker, and create with a team of trusted and passionate colleagues, then Cyngn is the place for you. Key reasons to join Cyngn:

We are small and big.

With under 100 employees, Cyngn operates with the energy of a startup. On the other hand, we’re publicly traded. This means our employees not only work in close-knit teams with mentorship from company leaders—they also get access to the liquidity of our publicly-traded equity.

We build today and deploy tomorrow.

Our autonomous vehicles aren’t just test concepts—they’re deployed to real clients right now. That means your work will have a tangible, visible impact.

We aren’t robots. We just develop them.

We’re a welcoming, diverse team of sharp thinkers and kind humans. Collaboration and trust drive our creative environment. At Cyngn, everyone’s perspective matters—and that’s what powers our innovation.

About the role

• As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer , you will be driving the design, development, and validation of all firmware running on our vehicle drive & Safety controllers. This is a technical leadership role that requires a strong systems mindset, a deep understanding of embedded software best practices, and the ability to mentor others. You will work closely with electrical engineers, controls engineers, and the broader software team to deliver robust, production-quality firmware.

What you'll do

• Act as design responsible engineer for a vehicle program that includes controllers for: Traction Control, Actuator Control, IO Control, Sensor Control, and Functional Safety Firmware.
• Define technical direction for embedded software architecture, coding standards, and system interfaces.
• Review electrical schematics, direct I/O mapping, and work with hardware engineers to ensure firmware and hardware are well-integrated.
• Debug complex issues using ARM JTAG/ETM systems and other tools.
• Develop safety-critical code in compliance with MISRA C or similar standards.
• Use data intense sensors such as 3D LIDARs and Cameras to create 'Virtual Bumper' systems to achieve PL=D ratings (Roughly ASIL-C equivalent) on microprocessors such as i.MX-6 series
• Create and maintain documentation including APIs, state diagrams, and test matrices.
• Plan, implement, and execute firmware test procedures across multiple levels of vehicle integration.
• Own specifications for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing systems and support test automation.
• Establish and maintain a Continuous Integration (CI) framework for embedded software.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience developing embedded software in a product-focused environment.
• Deep expertise with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M preferred), low-level drivers, and real-time control systems.
• Strong experience with debugging tools (JTAG, ETM, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Experience with safety-critical software development standards (e.g., MISRA C, ISO 26262).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and work across hardware/software boundaries.
• Strong architecture and system-level thinking — ability to design firmware systems that scale and integrate well.
• Experience with RTOS systems for safety critical applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD for embedded systems (Github Actions).
• Excellent communication skills and a track record of mentoring and technical leadership.
• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
• Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
• Company 401(k)
• Flexible vacation policy
• Remote or hybrid work opportunities
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
• Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

$184,000 - $193,000 a year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.