Staff Software Engineer

telenav; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company at the forefront of automotive innovation, where your passion for technology and software development can shape the future of connected cars. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing cutting-edge navigation products that enhance driving experiences. Your expertise will help integrate advanced features and prototype new technologies, all while collaborating with a talented team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in a rapidly evolving industry, where your contributions will help transform how people interact with their vehicles. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development, particularly in C/C++.
• Experience with embedded systems and good debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop automotive navigation products integrating core engines and SDK.
• Lead remote development teams and write high-quality code.

Skills

C/C++ Software Development

Embedded Operating Systems

Debugging Skills

Problem Solving

Multi-threading

Agile Software Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

XCode

Qt Creator

Visual Studio

Job description

Do you dream of what cars of the future will look like when you combine them with connectivity, a smartphone, and cloud services? Can you imagine uniting those dreams with a company that has the skills and relationships to make that a reality? If so, Telenav wants you! At Telenav, we believe the car is at the beginning of a massive innovation wave that mirrors what happened on the smartphone several years ago. Building on our long history of mobile and in-car navigation software and services, we are on a mission to make people’s lives less stressful, more productive and more fun when they’re on the go. We’re looking for a highly motivated Staff Software Engineer to join our growing Automotive Engineering team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop automotive connected navigation products by integrating navigation core engines and SDK.
• Implement automotive navigation features according to OEM requirements and corporate product roadmap.
• Integrate automotive navigation application/SDK with automotive vehicle hardware and system platforms.
• Prototype new automotive technologies with Telenav navigation SDK.
• Lead development team members in remote sites.
• Write high quality code with unit tests, do code reviews, and conduct integration tests.
• Debug through logs analysis, perform root cause analysis, and provide fixes.
• Come up with creative solutions to challenging problems.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related majors and experiences.
• 7+ years’ experience in software development in C and C++ (5+ years with Master's degree).
• Experience in development on embedded operating systems (preferably Linux, QNX, OSX, or Windows).
• Experience in prototyping systems/sub-systems with SDK, open source libraries, or reference products.
• Experience leading or working with teams in remote sites.
• Good problem solving and debugging skills. Smart and quick learning.
• Good communication skills (English) are required (verbal & written).
• Experience in C++11, STL, Boost, multi-threading.

DESIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE:

• Multi-platform experience: Windows, Linux, OSX, QNX, AGL.
• Experience in XCode, Qt Creator (v4 or v5), QML, Visual Studio and other IDEs.
• Familiar with agile software development, able to estimate work, perform tasks, and reach deadlines.
• Navigation or infotainment system software experience is a plus.

ABOUT TELENAV

Telenav is a leading provider of connected car and location-based platform services, focused on transforming life on the go for people — before, during, and after every drive. Leveraging our location platform, global brands such as Ford, GM, Toyota, and AT&T deliver custom connected car and mobile experiences. Additionally, advertisers such as Nissan, Denny's, Walmart, and Best Buy reach millions of users with our highly-targeted advertising platform. To learn more about how Telenav's location platform powers personalized navigation, mapping, big data intelligence, social driving, and location-based ads, visit www.telenav.com.