Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer

As a Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Gatik, you will be responsible for developing embedded ECU software for vital driving functions, creating functionally safe software compliant with automotive safety standards, designing toolchains for model-based applications, and collaborating with various teams to ensure thorough integration and validation processes.

To qualify for the Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer position at Gatik, you should possess a master's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a strong focus on embedded systems. Additionally, at least eight years of experience in automotive software development, particularly with ADAS or vehicle chassis, is crucial, along with knowledge of standards like ISO26262 and AUTOSAR.

Key technical skills for a Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Gatik include proficiency in automotive software development, experience with xIL testing, familiarity with CAN and LIN communication protocols, and an understanding of automated software generation tools. Prototyping skills with hardware such as dSpace Autobox are also advantageous.

Gatik ensures safety in embedded software development through adherence to industry standards for functional safety like ISO26262, implementing rigorous testing and validation processes, and fostering collaboration between engineering teams to meet safety-critical requirements effectively.

As a Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Gatik, you will work onsite in our Mountain View, CA office within a supportive and dynamic environment that emphasizes collaboration, respect, and inclusivity. You will have opportunities to innovate and contribute to pivotal projects in the autonomous transportation space.

In responding, provide specific examples of past projects where you designed and implemented embedded software for automotive systems. Highlight your familiarity with relevant standards, methodologies, and tools that you utilized.

Discuss your understanding of standards such as ISO26262 and how you apply these principles in your work. Provide examples of processes you put in place for safety assessments and validation.

Mention specific challenges you've encountered, such as working with complex system interactions or meeting stringent safety requirements, and explain how you overcame them through problem-solving and teamwork.

Share your experience with model-based development tools and processes, discussing any projects where you utilized these methodologies effectively to improve software quality and efficiency.

Illustrate a specific scenario where you collaborated with engineers, requirements analysts, or testing teams. Emphasize your communication skills and how you contributed to achieving project goals.

Identify specific debugging tools you've used like CANalyzer or PCAN and explain how you've implemented them in your development process to troubleshoot and optimize embedded software.

Discuss the resources such as industry publications, online courses, or professional networks you utilize to keep abreast of the latest technologies and practices in the embedded automotive field.

Explain your methodology in designing software generation toolchains, including the tools and standards that guide your process, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and integration.

Articulate your thoughts on the increasing significance of software in autonomous vehicle systems, touching on areas like safety, reliability, and the integration of advanced algorithms in vehicle operation.

Share examples where you've undertaken rapid prototyping projects, detailing the tools and technologies used, and how these efforts have influenced product development and decision-making in your past roles.