Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer — Vehicle Safety Lead

Cyngn, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 220,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible vacation policy

Remote or hybrid work opportunities

Daily lunches for in-office employees

Sabbatical leave after 5 years

Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

Job summary

Cyngn, Inc. in Mountain View, California, is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer who will drive the design, development, and validation of firmware for vehicle drive & Safety controllers. This role demands a strong systems mindset, with responsibilities including leading teams and developing safety-critical software.

The position offers a competitive salary of $205,000 - $220,250 a year and benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), flexible vacation, and remote work options.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in a product-focused embedded software environment.
• Deep expertise with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M preferred).
• Experience with safety-critical software development standards like MISRA C.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and development of firmware for vehicle drive controllers.
• Plan and execute firmware test procedures across vehicle integration levels.
• Establish and maintain a Continuous Integration framework for embedded software.

Skills

Embedded software development

Debugging tools (JTAG, ETM)

Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M)

Real-time control systems

Software development standards (MISRA C)

Continuous Integration (CI)

Excellent communication

Tools

3D LIDAR

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Cyngn, Inc. in Mountain View, California, is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer who will drive the design, development, and validation of firmware for vehicle drive & Safety controllers. This role demands a strong systems mindset, with responsibilities including leading teams and developing safety-critical software.

The position offers a competitive salary of $205,000 - $220,250 a year and benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), flexible vacation, and remote work options.