Embedded SW Engineer - Mountain View

Aeva, Inc.

Mountain View, CA on site Until 9/12/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026

Job description

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

What you'll do:

Design and implement real-time applications on application processors & microcontrollers in C/C++.
Participate in the team's software processes, including requirements and design documentation, test-plan generation and execution, peer design and code reviews, process feedback, and improvements.
Debug complicated issues as they arise during product development.
Work with different teams like EE to support new product design process, schematic reviews etc.

What you have:

3+ years of experience developing C/ C++ code in embedded systems environments.
Familiarity working with QNX, embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, Zephyr etc.
Experience in driver development for common embedded communication protocols such SPI, I2C, UART etc.
Experience developing applications that interact with custom HW on QNX and embedded Linux.
Experience working cross-functionally with other teams such as EE, DSP, System Test, and SW QA.
Experience working on ARM, Tensilca architectures.
Strong understanding of OS and RTOS fundamentals.
Passion to make embedded SW applications resilient, safe, and production-grade.
Ability and interest to operate in lab settings with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes for debugging.

Nice-to-haves:

Familiarity/Experience with Network Programming, and AUTOSAR middleware and general Automotive SW development experience.
Experience building hobby embedded systems projects outside of work.

Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation (from employer):
132400–179200 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Develop real-time embedded applications in C/C++, debug issues, collaborate cross-functionally

Job title

Embedded SW Engineer - Mountain View

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Based in Mountain View, CA, remote not mentioned

Salary

$132k–$179k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++embedded LinuxRTOSdriver developmentARM

Preferred skills

network programmingAUTOSARautomotive SW

Specializations

embedded systemsC++driver developmentRTOSARM

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mountain View, CA, USA

On-site City