Staff Software Engineer

Xpengmotors; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 179,400 - 303,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Snacks and lunches

Fun activities

Job summary

Xpengmotors is seeking a Software Engineer in Santa Clara, California, to contribute to the development of autonomous vehicle technologies. This role involves designing software modules and optimizing vehicle performance using advanced AI techniques.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in C++ programming and multi-threading. Additional skills in debugging and RTOS are essential. The position offers a supportive work environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Excellent debugging skills including Coredump and live debug.
• Proficiency in computer science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement modules within the autonomous software stack.
• Analyze system CPU and memory performance and propose optimizations.
• Debug performance bottlenecks.

Skills

C++/C programming skills

Multi-threading and concurrency fundamentals

RTOS experience

CPU or memory profiling tools

Software debugging tools

Education

BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting‑edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.

As a software engineer, you will be part of a team working towards XPENG's autonomous vehicle vision.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement modules within the autonomous software stack, especially AI 2.0 data close loop software
• Analyze system CPU and memory performance and propose/implement optimization
• Debug performance bottlenecks
• Provide software design and architecture guidance to other teams within the company

Minimum Skill Requirements

• BS/MS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Software Development experience
• Excellent C++/C programming skills
• Excellent understanding of multi-threading and concurrency fundamentals
• Experience with RTOS
• Proficient at CPU or memory profiling tools.
• Excellent debugging skills (Coredump , live debug)
• Master of software debugging tools: software debuggers, analyzers, trace loggers
• Proficiency with Git, Python and Shell

Preferred Skill Requirements

• Experience with Linux Kernel
• Experience with Nvidia Orin platforms
• Experience with TCP/IP , UDP and networking protocols.
• Experience with DDS
• Experience in Automotive industry
• Familiarity with Communications protocols (CAN, MQTT, etc.)

What do we provide

• A fun, supportive and engaging environment
• Opportunities to pursue and work on cutting edge technologies
• Competitive salary
• Snacks, lunches and fun activities

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $179,400-$303,600, in addition to bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.