Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software EngineerTau Motors seeks a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. You will drive the development of Tau's cutting-edge software-enabled platforms through architecture, requirements, design, code, and testing. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define, develop, integrate, and test software functions, ensuring the safe, robust, and efficient operation.Tau is fixing the bottleneck in power conversion technology for data centers, EVs, and energy systems.

We hire people who own problems end-to-end: power electronics, embedded software, controls, test and validation, mechanical design. We solve from first principles, not legacy playbooks. Customers are buying, volume is coming, and the people who join now set the standard everyone builds on after.Our engineering approach focuses on solving customer problems, thinking in systems, exercising judgment, and raising the standard.What You'll DoDevelop high-quality embedded code for real-time platforms, including motor controls and software-defined power electronics.Experience seeing a product through its full software development lifecycle, including verification, validation, and maintenance of architecture, test, and deployment phases.Apply an excellent understanding of coding standards (MISRA) and functional safety (ISO 26262) to the software development process.Implement continuous improvement and development (CI/CD) practices within the software team and the larger organization.Work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and integrate complex hardware/software systems.Collaborate with control engineers and technical domain experts to implement advanced algorithms and data structures in a testable, scalable, and modular fashion.Deliver software architecture, create design requirements, and implement specifications while working with multiple stakeholders to develop robust and efficient power converters and systems.Develop software tests for a variety of test environments, including unit tests, software-in-the-loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL).Participate in code reviews and provide technical feedback to drive high-quality designs.What You'll BringExpert-level knowledge of embedded firmware development in C or C++Strong communication skills, a preference for working in teams, and a passion for delivering high-quality outcomesBest practices and disciplines for software engineering, as well as hands-on experience with developing and troubleshooting embedded hardware and complex systems.Proven record in software product development for embedded systems with diverse and ambiguous requirements, including identifying and resolving conflicting requirements.Established experience with design and implementation for power conversion, motion control, and applications of hardware drivers for power electronicsFamiliarity with TI and Infineon MCUsKnowledge of common lab equipment such as debuggers, oscilloscopes, JTAG, logic analyzers, etc., digital bus (SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, and Ethernet) with communication protocols (UDS, XCP, DOIP, and TCP/IP)Experience developing and integrating Model Based Development tools (Simulink) and generated code with hand-written code by maturing architectures and interface descriptions.Preferred SkillsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree5 or more years of experience in embedded software engineering or a related disciplineFluency with C/C++ and PythonExperience developing embedded software in a regulated environment, complying with safety standards such as ISO 26262.Excellent organizational and communication skillsExperience with version control, configuration management, and software change control tools, including Git and Jira.Desired SkillsFamiliarity with requirements-based testing and test automation with software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environmentsExperience with both Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and bare-metal embedded software developmentExperience with high-voltage and/or motor control systems.Experience developing and maintaining Continuous Integration (CI) tools such as Github Actions, Jenkins, or TeamCity$170,000.00 - $210,000.00Tau is committed to paying competitive compensation that is fair and equitable.

Your experience, qualifications, training, critical skills, and/or business considerations determine your compensation. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and other incentive compensation plans considered part of Tau's total compensation package.Become part of an emerging company during a rapid growth phase—within an industry undergoing dramatic transformation for a global imperative.Work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields to: (1) attack some of the most pressing issues of today while (2) contributing to technically demanding and deeply innovative solutions.Growth potential—we advance team members who have an outsized impact.Competitive compensation based upon experience level, including stock options—we believe in capturing value in the future we create together.Flexible time off and paid holidays.Centrally located in the Bay Area on the Peninsula in vibrant downtown Redwood CityBlocks from the CaltrainWalking distance to food and entertainmentEasy access to both the 101 and 280Excellent medical, dental, vision & life insuranceComprehensive benefits including 401(k), HSA and FSA benefits, commuter benefits and moreTau is an equal opportunity employer that guarantees a work environment that respects and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.