Embedded Software Engineer
US$160,000 – US$260,000 / yr base salary
Posted 26 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Embedded Software Engineer, Drive-By-Wire ”
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$160,000 – US$260,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyAutomotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
Who we are
Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.
The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.
About the role
We are seeking a passionate Embedded Software Engineer to join our Drive-By-Wire team to build and improve chassis control software for integration onto common ECU hardware. We are looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team. You will play a critical part in building robust and functionally safe control solutions for Level 4 autonomous technology.
This role is onsite at our Santa Clara, CA office.
What you'll do
- Build and improve vehicle chassis controls software for integration on common ECU hardware for vehicle controls.
- Create functionally safe software by following common automotive standards for functional safety.
- Design and propose toolchains for seamless integration of model-based application software on ECU firmware.
- Collaborate with requirements engineers to align the maturity of software and requirements for successful validation.
- Create and track software release plans as well as testing activities to achieve continuous integration of software products in vehicle and field testing.
- Bring-up for autonomous vehicle build, including troubleshooting, software testing, and verification.
- Develop and implement test plans for routine software releases and changes, including both on-vehicle and simulation testing.
- Evaluate the performance of different AV components, such as sensors, actuators, and algorithms, to ensure they meet safety and performance requirements.
- Investigate and debug issues found during testing, working with other engineers to resolve problems and improve system performance.