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Faraday Future · 1 day ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Gardena, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $155K/yr

7+ years exp

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our ADAS platform development team, responsible for developing and integrating ADAS frameworks with vehicle systems.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleElectronic Design Automation (EDA)Information Technology

Responsibilities

Analyze ADAS platform requirements and define technical specifications for system-level framework development

Evaluate platform-level capabilities such as task scheduling, inter-process communication, log/data management, OTA, and diagnostics to meet safety and performance needs

Design and implement ADAS framework components on NVIDIA Orin/Thor or Qualcomm-based platforms, such as task scheduling, messaging, logging, OTA, diagnostics and Health

Develop middleware and integration layers to support sensors (cameras, radars, LiDARs) and control output to vehicle actuators (braking, steering, acceleration) over CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Integrate open-source ADAS stacks into automotive-grade systems, ensuring compatibility with platform-specific hardware and software ecosystems, and optimize inference on CUDA or SNPE toolchains

Optimize platform performance for stability, latency, and reliability

Enhance ADAS frameworks to support scalability, maintainability, and efficient debugging

Conduct integration testing of ADAS framework components with perception modules, decision-making units, and vehicle actuators

Perform platform stress testing and ensure compliance with automotive safety and reliability standards

Work closely with hardware, systems, and vehicle integration/test engineers to ensure robust end-to-end performance

Engage with external vendors and partners for toolchain, platform, and sensor integration

Document system architecture, design decisions, and integration procedures

Maintain configuration management for multi-platform builds and continuous integration process

Qualification

Embedded Software DevelopmentADAS FrameworksNVIDIA Orin/ThorSensor IntegrationC/C++ ProgrammingPythonML/AI OptimizationEmbedded Linux/RTOSOTA UpdatesCross-Functional CommunicationProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field

7+ years of Linux-based embedded software development experience in automotive or related domains

Proven experience with ADAS frameworks on NVIDIA Orin/Thor, Qualcomm 8797, or similar high-performance embedded platforms

Hands-on experience with sensor integration (cameras, radars, LiDARs) and control outputs via CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Experience in ML/AI model optimization and inference deployment using ONNX(or other deep learning models), CUDA, TensorRT, or SNPE

Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python for embedded Linux System development

Deep knowledge of embedded Linux/RTOS, inter-process communication, scheduling, and memory management

Experience in OTA updates, diagnostics, and system performance optimization

Familiarity with diagnostic standards and protocols, such as UDS over IP or CAN

Solid understanding of log management, data pipelines, and real-time debugging tools

Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills

Preferred

Proven experience integrating open-source ADAS/AV stacks, with knowledge of its module architecture (perception, planning, control) and adaptation to proprietary hardware

Familiarity with simulation tools and HIL testing environments for ADAS validation

Knowledge of machine learning deployment in ADAS pipelines (e.g., TensorRT for Nvidia, Hexagon DSP for Qualcomm)

Experience with Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer) for validating ADAS-related features