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SERES AUTO_USA · 1 month ago

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Milpitas, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

SF Motors, Inc. (dba SERES) is dedicated to advancing electric drivetrain technology, focusing on developing innovative and reliable electric drive systems. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to architect and develop firmware, lead sensor driver development, and collaborate with motor control engineers to implement advanced features.

Automotive

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Architect and develop firmware on STM32 / TI / Renesas MCU platforms

Lead sensor driver development and communication protocol stack design

Own PCB bring-up, system debugging, and high-reliability firmware design

Drive Model-Based Design workflows and auto-generated code integration

Design and optimize EtherCAT / Ethernet / CAN / CANFD / CANOpen / Modbus communication systems

Collaborate with motor control engineers to implement advanced BLDC/FOC features and deliver firmware releases

Identify root causes of component or hardware issues and lead cross-functional teams to resolve them

Work closely with hardware and control teams to define actuation and sensing requirements

Perform driver development, hardware testing, debugging, and hardware bring-up

Build testing platforms, internal tools, and diagnostic systems

Mentor junior engineers and lead code reviews

Qualification

Embedded firmware experienceC/C++ proficiencyMCU architectures knowledgeModel-Based Design experienceBLDC/FOC motor controlPCB bring-up experienceCommunication skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or related field

3–5+ years embedded firmware experience, preferably within vertically integrated robotics or system-level products

Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with real-time control or robotic systems

Expert knowledge of MCUs, hardware peripherals (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, etc.), and industrial communication protocols

Deep understanding of STM32 / TI / Renesas MCU architectures

Strong PCB bring-up and hands-on debugging experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and other diagnostic tools

Highly collaborative mindset with strong communication skills; proactive and able to estimate project scope effectively

Must be able to work onsite and willing to travel internationally up to 10% annually

Preferred

Strong Model-Based Design (MBD) experience

Advanced BLDC/FOC motor control experience

Prior experience in startup or high-growth technology environments

Company

SERES AUTO_USA

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Headquartered in Silicon Valley with facilities across the world, SERES is uniquely poised to deliver intelligent EVs to a broader market.

Founded in 2016

Milpitas, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.driveseres.com/

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