Senior Software Engineer

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to join our team. The goal of an Sr. Software Engineer at Wisk is to support and lead software development for embedded software and interfaces. You will be part of the Communications and Data Services team that is responsible to develop, validate, and fine-tune the Ground and Airborne Communications System and Data Services. This includes interfaces with external entities providing data.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our (Mountain View) office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days. 

In this role you will tackle unique and complex problems. We are looking for an open-minded candidate who is an excellent collaborator and effective communicator.

What you will do: 

• As part of the Autonomy and Airspace Integration organization, and deployed in Communications and Data Services team you will act as a Sr Software Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market

• You will take part in designing and implementing observable safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems.

• You will support  systems engineering in defining and documenting the technical solution and integration efforts with other projects and external partners.

• You will help support problem solving activities by defining software architecture, physical architecture, and integration and testing plans.

• You will help coordinate integration and testing efforts

• You will write code in support of software development activities

• In some areas, you will be working closely with other functional teams to help define interfaces with other systems.

Requirements

• BS in CS, AE, ME, EE, or equivalent, with 5-8 years of relevant experience in integrated systems.

• You have worked in embedded systems

• You have hands-on experience taking a software product from ideation to customer release and maintenance 

• Ability to read schematics and perform basic hardware debugging

• Expert proficiency in C/C++ 

• Proficient using VSCode, Docker, Linux

• Proficient in Go, Python, and shell scripting languages

• Demonstrated capability in designing and integrating complex software architectures, including requirements generation and validation, ICD review and development, and software architecture definition.

• Exposure to computer networking and networking concepts

• This role will require 10% of travel

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay range the company expects to pay: $156,000 - $184,000 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage  individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider  every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

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