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# Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

- **Company:** LIGHTSHIP INC.
- **Location:** South San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, Bluetooth, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Device Drivers, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wi-Fi Technology, PIC Microcontroller, Safety Critical Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-embedded-systems-lightship-10749138

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
 * Minimum 7 years experience in embedded software development
 * Proficiency coding in C/C++
 * Experience with development for a microcontroller and experience with communication protocols such as SPI, CAN, CAN-FD, I2C, LIN, and UART
 * Experience working with Systems engineering workflows, including but not limited to participation in DFMEAs and deriving software requirements from functional requirements., * Proficiency in programming languages such as C# and Python
 * Experience working with microprocessors and linux operating systems
 * Experience working with safety critical systems and familiarity with ISO 26262 standard
 * Experience with Cybersecurity solutions for embedded systems
 * Familiarity with Ethernet, WiFi, LTE, and Bluetooth

## Description

Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.
Honoring Diverse Perspectives
Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team., Lightship's mission to modernize and electrify RVs demands building cutting edge electronics and controls. As a Software Engineer, you will develop software across a distributed compute architecture, which includes domains such as power systems, propulsion, and body controls. You will also contribute towards maturing and stabilizing the platform software layer, which will host the application software layer supporting the domains mentioned above. You will work closely with product and engineering teams and help hasten our path to market with an exceptional vehicle that redefines RVing., * Develop application software for Lightship's in-vehicle controllers, spanning domains from drivetrain, power distribution, and body controls

 * Develop and integrate device drivers for embedded peripherals connected over LIN, SPI, UART, CAN
 * Architect and develop the common software stack to be used across all embedded systems.
 * Develop frameworks to facilitate functions such as writing unit tests and integrating builds with a CI/CD pipeline
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in identifying the root causes of software defects
 * Participate in software code reviews and hardware schematic reviews