Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Tau; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth potential

Stock options

Flexible time off

Bay Area location

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Tau Motors seeks a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to drive Tau’s software-enabled platforms from architecture through testing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, develop, integrate, and validate software functions for safe, robust operation.

Responsibilities include real-time embedded code for motor control, software-defined power electronics, and implementing CI/CD across the organization.

Qualifications

• Expert-level embedded firmware experience in C/C++.
• Experience with TI and Infineon MCUs and related tools.
• Strong knowledge of MISRA and ISO 26262 functional safety.
• Hands-on with CI/CD and version control in embedded projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality embedded code for real-time motor control software.
• Apply MISRA and ISO 26262 standards throughout the software lifecycle.
• Implement CI/CD practices within the software team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware/software systems.
• Design and implement algorithms for power converters and motion control.
• Develop software tests including unit, SIL, and HIL.
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical feedback.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

TI MCUs

Infineon MCUs

Debugging tools

CAN bus

MISRA

ISO 26262

RTOS

Git & Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Git

Jira

Lab instruments (oscilloscopes)

Job description

Tau is a venture-backed advanced technology company based in the Bay Area (Redwood City, CA). We design and develop next-generation products for electrification, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation. The company was started because we believe the key to a more sustainable future requires modern power conversion systems to increase the security of the world’s energy. We have pioneered technologies that leverage software-enabled hardware to provide industry-leading scale, economics, and efficiencies. Our systems include innovations across electric machines, inverters, controllers, thermal management, simulation, and charging systems.

Tau’s team of engineers, scientists, technologists, operators, and industry leaders continues to advance our internal technology roadmap while collaborating with commercial partners to deploy our existing products to market. They are relentlessly pursuing the creation of efficient power conversion systems for a more sustainable future. At our core, Tau is made of exceptionally talented and mission-aligned people. Developing complex electromechanical systems is an interdisciplinary challenge. We want to expand our team with diverse engineering, scientific, and operational expertise.

About you

We are looking for people who aren’t afraid to take on new challenges and are as passionate about energy and electrification as we are:

• You find significant challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them.
• You deliver. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting design, but ultimately, you know that delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions matters.
• You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You are excited to work with, learn from, and contribute to technology teams ranging from electromagnetics, power electronics, controls systems, mechanical, materials, software, computational physics, and beyond.

About The Role

Tau Motors seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. You will drive the development of Tau’s cutting-edge software-enabled platforms through architecture, requirements, design, code, and testing. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define, develop, integrate, and test software functions, ensuring the safe, robust, and efficient operation.

What You’ll Do

• Develop high-quality embedded code for real-time platforms, including motor controls and software-defined power electronics.
• Apply an excellent understanding of coding standards (MISRA) and functional safety (ISO 26262) to the software development process.
• Implement continuous improvement and development (CI/CD) practices within the software team and the larger organization.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and integrate complex hardware/software systems.
• Collaborate with control engineers and technical domain experts to implement advanced algorithms and data structures in a testable, scalable, modular fashion.
• Deliver software architecture, create design requirements, and implement specifications while working with multiple stakeholders to develop robust and efficient power converters and systems.
• Develop software tests for a variety of test environments, including unit tests, software-in-the-loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL).
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical feedback to drive high-quality designs.

What You’ll Bring

• Expert-level knowledge of embedded firmware development in C or C++
• Familiarity with TI and Infineon MCUs
• Experience using debuggers, oscilloscopes, JTAG, logic analyzers, etc., digital bus (SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, and Ethernet) with communication protocols (UDS, XCP, DOIP, and TCP/IP)
• Best practices and disciplines for software engineering, as well as hands-on experience with developing and troubleshooting embedded hardware and complex systems.
• Proven record in software product development for embedded systems with diverse and ambiguous requirements
• Ability to identify and resolve conflicting requirements
• Established experience with design and implementation for power conversion, motion control, and applications of hardware drivers for power electronics
• A validation mindset to see firmware throughout the software lifecycle, particularly with validation and maintenance of the architecture
• Strong communication skills, a preference for working in teams, and a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes

Preferred Skills

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree
• Fluency with C/C++
• Proficiency with Python
• Experience developing embedded software in a regulated environment, complying with safety standards such as ISO 26262.
• Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and bus analyzers
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience with version control, configuration management, and software change control tools, including Git and Jira.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with requirements-based testing and test automation with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments
• Experience with both Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and bare metal embedded software development
• Experience with high-voltage and/or motor control systems.

US Salary Information

$170,000.00 - $210,000.00

Tau is committed to paying competitive compensation that is fair and equitable. Your experience, qualifications, training, critical skills, and/or business considerations determine your compensation. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and other incentive compensation plans considered part of Tau’s total compensation package. To learn more about our top-tier benefits, please visit www.taumotors.com. The level will depend on the candidate’s experience. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields and possess the ability to learn quickly within a fast-paced environment.

Perks

Become part of an emerging company during a rapid growth phase—within an industry undergoing dramatic transformation for a global imperative.

Work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields to: (1) attack some of the most pressing issues of today while (2) contributing to technically demanding and deeply innovative solutions.

• Growth potential—we advance team members who have an outsized impact.
• Competitive compensation based upon experience level, including stock options—we believe in capturing value in the future we create together.
• Flexible time off and paid holidays.
• Centrally located in the Bay Area on the Peninsula in vibrant downtown Redwood City
  • Blocks from the Caltrain
  • Walking distance to food and entertainment
  • Easy access to both the 101 and 280
• Excellent medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), HSA and FSA benefits, commuter benefits and more

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tau is an equal opportunity employer that guarantees a work environment that respects and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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