Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Remote Position with Daily Collaboration in Pacific Time (California Time Zone)
About Voltu Motor Inc.
Voltu Motor Inc. is an innovative electric vehicle manufacturer developing advanced commercial EV platforms, battery systems, power electronics, and integrated vehicle control technologies. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation through cutting-edge engineering, advanced manufacturing, and world-class product innovation.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded software and vehicle control systems for next-generation electric commercial vehicles.
Position Summary
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, integration, verification, and release of embedded software, firmware, and control algorithms that power Voltu's electric vehicle platforms.
This position requires deep expertise in automotive or similar mission-critical embedded systems, including vehicle controls, powertrain control, battery systems, diagnostics, functional safety, and communication networks.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical leadership with hands-on software development experience and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software and firmware for vehicle electronic control units (ECUs).
- Develop software for electric powertrain control, battery systems, charging systems, thermal management, and vehicle integration.
- Implement real-time control algorithms, diagnostics, fault management, and safety-critical software functions.
- Design and maintain software architectures for distributed embedded systems.
- Develop software using industry best practices for reliability, maintainability, scalability, and safety.
- Integrate hardware, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces.
- Develop and validate CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and other vehicle communication protocols.
- Support HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), bench testing, and vehicle validation activities.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams.
- Participate in software requirements development, architecture reviews, code reviews, and release management.
- Support troubleshooting of vehicle-level software issues during development, production, and field operations.
- Contribute to cybersecurity, diagnostics, OTA update strategies, and future connected vehicle initiatives.
- Mentor junior engineers and help establish engineering standards, tools, and development processes.
Required QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
Experience
- 8+ years of professional embedded software development experience.
- 5+ years of automotive, electric vehicle, heavy-duty vehicle, aerospace, industrial automation, robotics, or other safety-critical embedded systems experience.
- Proven experience delivering production software for embedded hardware platforms.
Technical Skills
Strong experience with:
- Embedded C/C++
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Embedded Linux
- ARM-based microcontrollers and processors
- Vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet)
- Software architecture and design patterns
- Control systems development
- Device drivers and low-level software
- Version control systems (Git)
- Debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and embedded development tools
Automotive Experience
Preferred experience with:
- Electric Vehicles (EVs)
- Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- Motor controllers and inverters
- Vehicle Control Units (VCUs)
- Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
- Automotive SPICE
- UDS Diagnostics
- AUTOSAR
- Charging systems and power electronics
- Telematics and connected vehicle systems
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to lead technical initiatives and influence engineering decisions.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
- Ability to manage priorities across multiple concurrent projects.
- Startup mindset with a passion for innovation and execution.
Preferred Experience
- Electric commercial vehicles.
- Heavy truck or commercial vehicle systems.
- Battery systems and high-voltage architectures.
- Functional safety and safety-critical software.
- Hardware-in-the-loop validation environments.
- Model-Based Design (MATLAB/Simulink).
- Cybersecurity and secure software development practices.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to help shape the future of electric commercial transportation.
- High-impact role with significant technical ownership.
- Fully remote work environment.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
- Collaborative team of innovators developing next-generation EV technologies.
Location & Work Schedule
- Full-Time Remote Position.
- Candidates may be located anywhere within the United States.
- Must be available during standard Pacific Time (California) business hours for collaboration with engineering teams.
Apply
If you are passionate about embedded systems, electric vehicles, and building technology that powers the future of transportation, we'd love to hear from you.
- Apply via LinkedIn with your resume and a brief summary of your experience in automotive, EV, aerospace, robotics, or other safety-critical embedded software environments.