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Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Software

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In-Office
Campbell, CA
180K-220K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Campbell, CA
180K-220K Annually
Senior level
The role involves developing embedded firmware for high-power electronics, collaborating on design, implementation, testing, and cross-functional cooperation.
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About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Reports To

Vice President, Embedded Software

What You Will Be Doing

ChargePoint is seeking an outstanding senior engineer with a creative approach and a broad skill set to build cutting-edge firmware for a next-generation vehicle charging platform. You will work on the design, implementation, and testing of embedded firmware for ARM-based microprocessors that control high-power electronics. You will develop and support embedded firmware for the control of high-power electronics, and collaborate cross-functionally across geographies with hardware, system, and cloud engineering teams to define and implement specifications, features, and APIs.

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint
  • Experience and knowledge of embedded software
  • Ability to develop for RTOS and Linux-based environments
  • Strong motivation to work through engineering challenges
  • Enthusiasm for working with distributed teams
  • Ability to understand system-wide implications of electronic design and software integration
Requirements
  • B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in developing embedded firmware using C/C++
  • Hands-on experience developing for Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal systems. FreeRTOS experience is a plus
  • Good understanding and working knowledge of one or more of: CAN, SPI, I2C protocols, MODBUS, CANOPEN
  • Experience with software build tools, source control systems, and data management tools, namely GCC, GIT, Confluence, and JIRA
  • Confident ability to understand circuit schematics and apply working knowledge of electronics in the bring-up and debug of PCBs
  • Comfortable and familiar with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol debuggers, DVMs, soldering irons, and home-built dev-kits
  • Pro-active, communicative self-starter, comfortable working in a geographically diverse team environment
  • Ability to work effectively in an Agile development model and complete tasks/projects with minimal supervision
Location

Campbell, CA

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $180,000 to $220,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and specific work location. 

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. 
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.

Top Skills

Agile
Arm
C/C++
Can
Canopen
Confluence
Freertos
Gcc
Git
I2C
JIRA
Linux
Modbus
Rtos
Spi

ChargePoint Campbell, California, USA Office

240 E. Hacienda Avenue, Campbell, CA, United States, 95008

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