Sr. Infotainment Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title 

Sr. Infotainment Embedded Software Engineer 

About Canoo 

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

The “Canoo Way” 

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations. 

Job Purpose 

Sr. Infotainment Embedded Software Engineer will support the development of software solutions for Canoo’s In-Vehicle Infotainment Controller. Your work on the vehicle’s most customer-facing controller will directly impact the driver’s experience.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

•  Develop application software for Embedded Linux infotainment controller
•  Investigate, debug and modify existing code running in multi-threaded environment
•  Contribute to software module architecture and development planning
•  Test, debug, and validate software on bench, HIL, and in vehicle.
•  Develop documentation and test plans for software
•  Mentor junior engineers in various aspects of software development

Required Experience                  

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering 
• Minimum 5+ years of embedded programming experience. 
• Fluent in C/C++ and shell scripting
• Network protocols such as TCP/UDP/SSH/SCP/DHCP, and their configuration and use in Linux
• Camera integration, GStreamer, and Wayland protocols
• Linux IPC, especially DBUS
• Understanding of Agile software development practices
• Driven and self-motivated
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Experience  

• ARM based application processors
• WIFI and Bluetooth development
• Automotive protocols such as CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, RS232
• Yocto build systems
• Development in various UI frameworks such as QT, Flutter, and Unreal Engine
• Linux audio frameworks such as ALSA, Pipewire, and Wireplumber

Travel Requirements

•  Business travel up to 20% annually.

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Physical Requirements for Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operat