Senior Software Engineer: Embedded

ChargePoint ,
Reading, Berkshire

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About Us With electric vehicles (EV's) expected to be25% of new vehicle sales by 2025 andmore than50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint is at the center of this revolution, powering the world's leading EV charging network and most complete set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every EV charging need. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a reality globally. Our fanatical focus on charging and 10+ years in business has made us an industry leader. Supported by$538 million from investorsincluding American Electric Power, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Chevron Technology Ventures, Clearvision, Daimler Trucks & Buses, GIC, Quantum Energy Partners, BMW i Ventures, Braemar Energy Ventures, Linse Capital, and Siemens,ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of creating an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market. Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come. Discover what it's like to help build the fueling network of the future - check out ourEngineering Blog. Reports To Director, Embedded Software Engineering What You Will Be Doing ChargePoint is looking for an outstanding engineer interested in applying creativity and a broad skill-set toward building cutting-edge software for a next generation vehicle charging platform. You will work independently on architecture, design, implementation, and testing of new systems in a rapidly evolving problem-space. What You Will Bring to ChargePoint * Create local and distributed control and management subsystems for power modules, vehicle communications, and user interfaces. * Work on platform software including Linux BSP, board bring-up, Linux kernel, diagnostics, and communication interfaces including CAN, RS-232/485, I2C, SPI, Modbus, and PPP. * Support of real-time cloud management and remote administration. * Opportunities to become involved in UI and UX design and machine learning. * Wireless networking, including LTE, Wi-Fi, and BLE. * Collaborate cross-functionally and globally with hardware and cloud engineering teams to define specifications, features, and APIs. * Participate in design and code reviews. Requirements * B.S. (M.S. desired) in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent. * 5 years of experience in developing embedded system products using C/C++, Python. * Ability to work with remote teams effectively and complete tasks/projects with minimal supervision * Expert-level C coding in a Linux environment is a requirement. * Experience with Linux BSP platform including custom board bring up, U-Boot, kernel, device drivers, file systems (ext4, UBIFS, JFFS2), and system software. * Experience in secured cloud connectivity applications using HTTPS, Websockets, JSON, XML, openssl, IPSec, VPN, MAC filters, and network firewalls is a plus. * Familiarity with the Yocto, buildroot, GCC, toolchain, Make, CMake, git, gdb, core dumps. * Exposure in connectivity architecture using Wireless (Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC), and wired (Ethernet) interfaces a plus. Preferred * Experience with a range of native graphics / display-based products and user interface application services using QT, QML, C++ and JavaScript. * Experience with EV charging standards like ISO 15118, DIN SPEC 70121, CHAdeMO, and SAE J1772. Location Theale (Reading), England, United Kingdom We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact. #LI-SH1