Nxu is developing firmware and software for its embedded control modules for battery, traction, chassis function, comfort, lighting and other systems.

You will have the opportunity to architect and build out the company's automated firmware testing and release infrastructures and become the owner of both.

ABOUT Nxu

At Nxu, Inc., our vision is a big one: We are building a future where energy is harnessed in a way that is abundant, accessible, and infinite to make electric mobility viable. The path towards this future starts with energy and infrastructure today, mobility tomorrow, and from there, the possibilities are endless. Our goal is to keep the world moving, with a focus on simplicity, performance, and novel outcomes. We are excited to take on impossible challenges and the obstacles that come with them. If the impact is significant and we can build the technology to solve it, we will. We are builders, inventors, and creators. We stay positive, roll up our sleeves, and think outside the box – and we're looking for optimistic problem-solvers to join us in building this future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop test plans and internal tools, and use them to test our firmware on our custom hardware
• Design, build and use automated test environments
• Help diagnose bugs and performance issues at both firmware and hardware level
• Drive issues to closure and help to maintain the quality of source code being developed
• Propose, document, and implement better ways of doing things

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Programming C, C++ and Python under Linux and Microsoft Windows
• Development of automated test environments for embedded firmware
• Debugging and root cause analysis
• Use of protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Familiarity with embedded peripherals like GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI, ADC, USB

IDEALLY, YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:

• Test automation frameworks
• Performance profiling, analysis, and optimization
• Linux command line
• CI tools like Jenkins, TeamCity, Github Actions
• Real Time operating system principles
• Developing firmware for NXP automotive chipsets, S32 Design Studio
• ISO 26262

AND YOU’RE SOMEONE WHO IS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher. CS, CE/CSE preferred
• Excellent communicator
• Creative & critical thinker
• Self-starter who is willing to get their hands dirty
• Team player who is excited by rapid development cycles

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical/dental/vision plans
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Equity plans
• Company subsidized free lunch and snacks
• 401K plan
• Diverse, inclusive, open, and transparent company culture
• Collaborative working environment with opportunities for career development
• Working for a company with a sustainability commitment

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.