Senior Automotive Systems Firmware Engineer

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience working with firmware/software teams to develop solutions involving vehicle diagnostics, OBD-II, CAN bus systems, and ECUs on embedded systems.
• Broad hands-on development and test experience in vehicle diagnostics, OBD-II, CAN, and ECUs on embedded systems.
• Working experience with embedded Linux systems and RTOS systems relevant to vehicle technologies.
• Comfortable working with low-level C/C++, Linux kernel development, debugging and diagnostic tools.
• Experience with hardware-firmware integration and familiarity with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, FlexRay).
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic protocols such as UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services) and J1939.
• Understanding of automotive cybersecurity practices, including secure boot and secure communications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and prototype new technologies in vehicle diagnostics, OBD-II, CAN bus systems, and ECUs, focused on embedded systems (both Linux and RTOS-based).
• Work with external technology and SoC vendors to evaluate technologies, influence their roadmaps, and ensure alignment with Samsara's product vision.
• Collaborate with product teams to understand their needs and align technology exploration with product requirements.
• Develop solutions that integrate seamlessly with modern vehicle systems, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and safety features.
• Communicate, collaborate, and develop with firmware/software engineers, product managers, hardware engineers, and support teams.
• Integrate security considerations into all stages of product development, ensuring robust and secure solutions.
• Understand and apply regulatory compliance requirements relevant to automotive and IoT devices.
• Champion Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally and across new offices.