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Senior Software Engineer, Manufacturing Support (Hybrid)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jun 2023

💰 $122,400/yr

About the role

We're Cruise, a self-driving service designed for the cities we love.

We’re building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.

In our cars, you’re free to be yourself. It’s the same here at Cruise. We’re creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise, so that every employee can do their best work.

Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both in our workplace and in our products. If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us. Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for us.

The Embedded Systems Team develops the first layers of software on the car, from interfacing with hardware, to moving large amounts of data up the software stack. The Manufacturing Support team within Embedded Systems delivers efficient bring-up at Cruise sites, and for Cruise vehicles on the GM production line. As a Senior Software Engineer you’ll be responsible for designing, documenting, and implementing software in C++ and Python on Linux-based systems to support GM and our contract manufacturers. Your work will be critical to produce and manufacture the components and the vehicle itself.

What you'll be doing:

Develop software in C++ and Python to enable hardware development and factory validation of sensors and custom hardware on the vehicle.
Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing, issue tracking, and code reviews
Collaborate with colleagues across multiple teams and mentor other developers
Deliver complex projects through incremental development
Support suppliers through validation efforts, debugging code and assisting with triaging failures as needed
What you must have:
5+ years of experience writing software for production hardware
Experience with C++11 or later
Experience with Python
Knowledge of and experience applying software best practices
Proven ability to work with internal and external customers to support validation efforts.
Experience with wired and wireless networking technologies including Ethernet, WiFi and wireless sensor networks
Knowledge about firmware security, secure communication, TLS and encryption/decryption
Experience applying and mentoring team members on software best practices
Capable of influencing others and building consensus even over contentious technical debates

Bonus points!

Experience developing on and for embedded Linux / POSIX systems.
Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software.
Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive).
Experience with networking.
Experience with ROS or other robotics middleware platforms.
Experience with other languages: C, Python, Bash, Go.
Experience with QNX, VxWorks, or similar.
Experience supporting hardware validation efforts.
Experience with supporting manufacturing efforts in high volume.
Experience supporting technology deployed to the field (consumer, industrial, or other).

The salary range for this position is $122,400 - 180,000. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.