Embedded Software Engineer, EV Charging

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Siemens eMobility® solutions is shaping the market with innovative EV charging technologies. We are dedicated to driving an open and accessible market for electric vehicles, as well as planning and implementing secure grid connections to enable further growth of EV adoption.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Embedded Software Engineer. This position will be based in Atlanta.

The Software Developer will design and implement embedded software for Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal-based products. This role involves working on innovative solutions across the complete product lifecycle, from design and validation to deployment and maintenance, focusing on algorithm development, wired/wireless communications, IoT security, and data analysis.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in embedded systems, power electronics, and EV charging communication protocols, along with exceptional skills to drive innovation, quality, and timely delivery in a fast-paced market.

You will make a difference with the following job duties:

• Design and implement Embedded Software solutions in C / C++ while following Agile SDLC
• Develop software tools to support manufacturing processes and field services teams.
• Create documentation such as:
• Docs for the factory and field service teams with instructions on how to build, use and debug our products.
• Docs for design, architecture, Release Notes, etc.
• Analyze, design, implement, and test new features based on customer and system requirements (some based on new standards and/or legislations).
• Research and integrate new components, technologies, and methods into product designs.
• Analyze and fix defects (both internal defects and defects from the field)
• Hands-on testing of code changes in the lab with chargers and EVs.
• Build tools to collect charger data and analyze it to find and prevent issues in the field.
• Implement SW unit tests with tools such as GoogleTest, Pytest.
• Improve procedures for SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop OCPP client software to comply with OCPP 1.6, OCPP 2.0.1, and OCPP 2.1.0.
• Create and update low level drivers for various communication platforms.
• Develop applications to interface with WiFi, Cellular modems, RFID, etc.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience with the following:
  • Embedded firmware development
  • Strong knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems including Embedded Linux and Yocto Custom Linux Distros
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming language
  • Strong understanding of hardware/software interfaces and real-time constraints.
  • Experience with firmware debugging tools, techniques, and processes
  • Experience with tools for SW Development (Jira, Git, Toolchains, etc.)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• Some travel required (10%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development.
• Experience in Agile development, version control/CI/CD pipelines e.g. – Git, SonarQube), and product development for regulated industries.
• Embedded firmware development experience with 32-bit and 64-bit microprocessors
• Technical expertise in communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, I2C, Modbus), security best practices, and EVSE protocols/standards (OCPP, ISO 15118, DIN 70121, IEC 61851, SAE J3105)
• Knowledge of electrical systems and power electronics, specifically EV charging solutions, is highly desired.
• Understanding of system design descriptions, logic diagrams and functional block diagrams, specifications, and material requisitions.
• Competent at reading schematics.
• Good communication, work ethic, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with cross-functional teams and external customers.
• Independently motivated