Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Autonomous Vehicle Tech

Cyngn; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 220,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k)

Flexible vacation policy

Sabbatical leave after 5 years

Paid Parental Leave

Daily lunches and stocked kitchen

Monthly meal and tech allowances

Job summary

Cyngn, based in Mountain View, CA, is seeking an experienced engineer to develop embedded software for autonomous vehicles. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in safety-critical systems and a track record of leading technical projects.

This role offers a competitive salary of $205,000 - $220,250, alongside comprehensive health benefits, a flexible vacation policy, and a supportive work environment that encourages innovation.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience developing embedded software in a product-focused environment.
• Deep expertise with microcontrollers and real-time control systems.
• Strong experience with debugging tools and safety-critical software standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as design responsible engineer for vehicle program controllers.
• Define technical direction for embedded software architecture.
• Review electrical schematics and direct I/O mapping.
• Develop safety-critical code in compliance with MISRA C.

Skills

Embedded software development

Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M)

Debugging tools (JTAG, ETM, etc.)

Safety-critical software standards (MISRA C)

System-level design

RTOS systems

CI/CD for embedded systems

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Cyngn, based in Mountain View, CA, is seeking an experienced engineer to develop embedded software for autonomous vehicles. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in safety-critical systems and a track record of leading technical projects.

This role offers a competitive salary of $205,000 - $220,250, alongside comprehensive health benefits, a flexible vacation policy, and a supportive work environment that encourages innovation.