OTA Embedded Software Lead

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 

The Embedded Software position OTA Lead will technically lead and manage the development of over the air (OTA) platform including but not limited to bootloader development, and update distribution system.  

 

Responsibilities: 

•  Lead the OTA platform team
• Design, Develop and maintain OTA platform on various vehicle system components 
• Develop documentation and test plans for OTA functionality 
• Investigate, debug and modify existing features
• Work with cross functional teams to test, debug and validate FW on bench and in vehicle
•  Develop standard and custom communication protocols for new systems

 

Qualifications: 

• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering 
• 5+ years of embedded programming design experience  
• Fluent in C and C++ 
• Proficient with micro-controller IDE design/development tools 
• Thorough understanding of software development practices 
• Experience in real-time operating systems 
• Experience with embedded Linux 
•  Experience in standard lab equipment such as power analyzer, oscilloscopes, and

             logic/protocol analyzers 

Preferred: 

• Experience with ST microcontroller platforms 
• Experience developing device drivers, control systems, and communications protocols 
• Experience with CAN, SPI, I2C, RS-232, 802.11x, and TCP/IP protocols 
• Automotive experience 
• Good understanding of design for manufacturing, quality control, and FMEA 
• Experience with automotive grade Linux (AGL) 
• Experience with Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS), ISO-14229, and ISO-13400.