Software Engineer – Embedded Linux/RTOS, ADAS

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Garden Grove, CA
140K-180K Annually
3-5 Years Experience
Automotive • Energy
The Role
As a Software Engineer specializing in embedded Linux for ADAS platforms, you will develop and optimize low-level software for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Responsibilities include kernel optimization, device driver development, RTOS implementation, performance tuning, and code quality maintenance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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About Harbinger

Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern California-based electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad, and to date poorly addressed, market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles, RVs and utility vehicles, among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies, Harbinger's first-of-its-kind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance, durability and operator comfort. And importantly, Harbinger's vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas- and diesel-based competitors, removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.

Harbinger's team, with operations in Southern California and Michigan, includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain, battery, chassis and software development, along with leaders in advanced manufacturing, corporate development, operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators, both in and out of the automotive industry, including Tesla, Rivian, Canoo, Ford, Anduril, and SpaceX.

Founded in 2021, Harbinger is a venture-backed startup on a rapid growth trajectory, looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.


Harbinger is a young commercial electric vehicle (EV) company focused on the forgotten and the most crucial part of our transportation needs, the medium duty trucking space. We plan to bring electrification to class 4-7 commercial vehicles with customer centric active safety features which are natively integrated into our system. We are currently seeking a passionate and highly motivated individual to join our ADAS team as our Software Engineer.


As a Software Engineer specializing in embedded Linux for ADAS platforms, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing low-level software that powers our Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). You will work closely with hardware and software teams to deploy and maintain embedded operating systems that drive AI inference and real-time video processing in our vehicles. Your work will influence both current and future generations of our ADAS platforms.

What You’ll Do:

  • Kernel Optimization: Develop, port, and maintain custom Linux kernel optimizations. Work closely with the target hardware to minimize power consumption and boot time.
  • Device Driver Development: Create and maintain Linux device drivers for camera interfaces (V4L2), GPU, Ethernet, and other peripherals critical to ADAS functionality.
  • RTOS Development: Implement and maintain real-time operating systems (RTOS) to ensure deterministic behavior in safety-critical ADAS applications.
  • Performance Tuning: Develop tools and methods to enhance the functionality, performance, and power management of our ADAS system.
  • Code Quality: Write well-structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable code. Participate in code reviews and maintain high standards of software development.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define hardware-software interactions and ensure seamless integration across the entire ADAS stack.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 3+ years of experience with embedded Linux development, including device driver development.
  • Strong experience with Linux Kernel/Driver development, RTOS, and real-time systems, specifically on ARM64 or similar platforms.
  • Proficient in C/C++ with a solid understanding of embedded Linux programming and low-level debugging.
  • Experience with V4L2, GStreamer and other video processing frameworks is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with kernel patching, performance analysis, JTAG debugging, networking protocols and profiling.
  • Experience with CUDA, GPU programming, and automotive communication protocols such as CAN is a plus.
  • Strong commitment to software best practices, including clean coding, code reviews, and thorough documentation.

Rev up your career with our electrifying compensation and benefits package! At Harbinger Motors, we understand that your skills, experience, and expertise are as unique as our cutting-edge electric vehicles. That's why we tailor our offers to suit your individual profile, considering your years of experience, specialized knowledge, and market demands.

In addition to a competitive base salary, our perks charge ahead of the competition:

  • 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You and your loved ones are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Accelerate Your Wealth: As an early stage employee, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options.
  • Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit.
  • Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries.
  • Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we've got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized.

These are just a few of our benefits and perks, as we're constantly adjusting and adding more benefits to best serve our teammates. At Harbinger Motors, we don't just offer jobs; we provide the fuel for your career journey. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable transportation, where your hard work and dedication are always rewarded.

Get ready to drive your career forward with us!

California Pay Range

$140,000$180,000 USD

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

 

Candidate Data Privacy

Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

 

Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

 

Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

 

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.


Top Skills

Embedded Linux
The Company
HQ: Garden Grove, CA
203 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial vehicles, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced for zero acquisition premium.
Harbinger: familiar form, revolutionary foundation.

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