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# Sr Staff Engineer, Automotive Embedded Software

- **Company:** Aptera Motors
- **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), JIRA, Bug Tracking Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Production Code, Bare Metal
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_29d367129358e7f5161a16e6219b7e2e

## About the Role

* Proficient in Software and SystemsArchitecture
 * Proficient in C programming, with an understanding of C++
 * Experience in Bare-Metal Embedded Systems
 * Experience ingitrepo management
 * Experience in documenting,publishingand shipping production code
 * Experience with HWtestusing power supplies, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
 * High standardsfor code quality,maintainabilityand performance
 * Comfortable in fast paced and dynamic team environments
 * Passion forcutting-edgedesign,innovationand Aptera's mission
 * Strong willingness to learn, take on new challenges and solve complex problems, * Specific experience withanyof the following, Vehicle Thermal Systems,Fault Management, Calibration Interfaces,Battery Management Systems (BMS)or Battery Charging Systems
 * Knowledge of major electric vehicle (EV) sub-systems and architecture
 * Comfortable with Jira for bug tracking andtraceability
 * Familiarity with UDS and XCP protocols
 * Familiarity with CAN and LIN bus
 * Experience in Python

Team Structure

 * Individual contributor within the Embedded Software team while collaborating with other teams as necessary

Required Experience

 * 15+ years of pure software developmentand 5+ years of Automotive orrelevantindustryexperiencewith a strong aptitude for HW systems

Educational Requirements

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, ElectricalEngineeringor related field, with practical software development experience

## Description

Seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to architect, design, implement, debug and validate code for Aptera's Electronic Control Units. This may include supporting SW design and development in thermal system, vehicle fault management, vehicle software architecture, automotive standards compliance, informing ECU selection for design revisions, interfacing with engineering services vendors, and balancing startup company needs with regulatory and market expectations.

What you'll do

 * Informand DirectVehicleSoftware architecture
 * Synthesize Requirements to design, code,documentand debugembedded software
 * Analyze Schematics and HWcomponentdata sheets to write embedded SW drivers for them
 * Bring up, test andvalidatenew circuit board designs using standard HW test tools
 * Participate in peer reviews of schematics, SWdesignsand code reviews
 * Interface with engineering services vendors to evaluate proposals
 * Work hard, challenge industry conventions, and relentlessly strive to make truly exceptional products