Radar Embedded Engineer (all genders)

Join our mission to revolutionize automotive sensing with cutting-edge radar technology. At Zendar, we are building high-resolution radar systems that enable the next generation of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. As part of our radar development team, you will play a central role in shaping the intelligence inside our sensor - where embedded systems meet high-performance signal processing. We are looking for a passionate and curious Embedded Engineer who thrives on pushing the boundaries of what's technically possible. This is your chance to develop software that runs on complex, high-performance radar systems and impacts the future of mobility. You will contribute directly to the development of Zendar's radar platform, with responsibilities spanning architecture, implementation, integration, and testing. Your work will connect hardware and software, enabling radar sensors that see the world in unprecedented detail. We are a team of engineers, researchers, and innovators redefining what radar can do. You'll work with global experts in radar, perception, and embedded systems, in an open and collaborative environment. At Zendar, you're not just writing firmware - you're helping machines understand the world.

Your Role

• Designing, creating, and modeling the software architecture for Zendar's automotive radar prototype platform
• Developing firmware components from initial concept through coding, validation, debugging and optimization
• Integrating and optimizing signal processing components into the embedded system
• Collaborating with semiconductor manufacturers, automotive industry partners, and customers to refine and improve Zendar-specific technologies
• Performing error analysis and debugging, and continuously enhancing system reliability
• Creating and executing test strategies to ensure high system quality and robustness
• Collaborating with an international team to integrate your deliverables

Do you have experience in Test-driven development?, * A completed degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, ideally with a focus on embedded software engineering

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming for resource-constrained systems, including RTOS or embedded Linux environments
• Experienced Python user
• Hands-on experience with ARM32 RISC processors
• A strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset for cross-functional teamwork
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Bonus Points:

• Experience in (automotive) radar software development
• Familiarity with series development of automotive systems
• Understanding of radar signal processing and mapping to hardware accelerators
• Experience in test-driven development
• German language skills

• Competitive salary ranging from EUR 85k - 110k a year depending on experience plus share options
• Hybrid work model: in office 3 days per week (Tuesday till Thursday), the rest… work from wherever!
• Daily lunch supported by a fixed amount for in-office days to be used freely at your discretion

Zendar is committed to creating a diverse environment where talented people come to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.     If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.

Zendar is developing autonomous driving solutions with high-resolution radar and AI built specifically for the RF spectrum. Through innovations in sensor technology, Zendar is making advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) safer, more affordable, and accessible to more drivers. Traditional radar has limits in resolution and object detection, often forcing automakers to rely on expensive sensors like lidar. Zendar overcomes these limits with AI that turns radar signals into detailed, meaningful insights-without the need for expensive hardware. This enables vehicles to identify objects, interpret complex scenes, and operate reliably even in conditions where cameras and lidar struggle, like darkness, fog, or glare. At Zendar, we work on some of the most challenging and impactful problems in perception and autonomy-transforming how vehicles understand their surroundings and helping bring advanced safety and autonomy to more people. Achieving this vision takes collaboration across disciplines-making Zendar a place where diverse engineering talent comes together to advance the future of automotive perception. Zendar is headquartered in Berkeley, CA and has engineering offices in Germany and France.