Senior Embedded Engineer, Rust

Company: EverCharge Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

EverCharge is a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging devices and management systems and provides hardware and software EV charging solutions for fleets, multi-unit, and single-family homes. Our turnkey offerings are designed to utilize existing infrastructure to scale EV charging at the lowest cost. EverCharge's load-balancing SmartPower technology maximizes the number of electric vehicles that can charge at once and eliminates barriers, such as data connectivity.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, EverCharge operates a factory in Hayward, CA, which supplies EVSEs for its customers across North America.Senior Embedded Engineer, RustWill leverage their broad engineering skill set to design, implement, and test embedded software for our EVSEs (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) and other forward-looking products. This role requires a hands-on approach, working independently to develop software within a complex ecosystem of Linux-based and microcontroller-based, internet-connected, high-power electronics.Responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded software using Rust, within a Linux and microcontroller environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and other engineering teams to define product specifications and features.
• Develop and support embedded software solutions for EV charging systems, including adhering to industry standards like OCPP.
• Create and optimize software for real-time operations and high-performance requirements.
• Implement and test robust and scalable firmware for EverCharge's products, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and design of embedded systems, integrating with hardware and cloud services.
• Drive improvements to the codebase, tools, and processes through continuous innovation.
• Maintain thorough documentation for all embedded systems and software developed.Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded firmware.
• 3+ years of professional Rust development experience or significant contributions to open-source Rust projects.
• Expertise in Linux-based development environments, including shell scripting.
• Proficiency with microcontroller communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN) from a Linux environment.
• Experience with RTOS or bare-metal development is a plus.
• Prior experience in the EV charging industry is an advantage.
• Experience working closely with hardware engineers or having hardware engineering experience is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across organizational departments.Bonus:Job Title and Compensation: The base salary range for this position is between $180,000 and $230,000, based on full-time employment. Actual salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and work location.Our open positions are based on job competencies that are specific to each role. If you are offered a position, the job title may be different from what is advertised to align with the role's competencies and your specific background, experience, and interview results.
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