Staff Software Engineer

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Santa Clara, CA
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
The Staff Software Engineer will design and implement modules for the autonomous software stack, optimize system performance, debug issues, and provide software architecture guidance. This role demands excellent programming skills and extensive experience in software development.
Summary Generated by Built In

XPeng Motors is one of China’s leading smart electric vehicle (“EV”) companies. We design, develop, manufacture and market smart EVs that are seamlessly integrated with advanced Internet, AI and autonomous driving technologies. We are committed to in-house R&D and intelligent manufacturing to create a better mobility experience for our customers. We strive to transform smart electric vehicles with technology and data, shaping the mobility experience of the future.

 

As a software engineer, you will be part of a team working towards Xpeng Motors' autonomous vehicle vision.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement modules within the autonomous software stack, especially AI 2.0 data close loop software

  • Analyze system CPU and memory performance and propose/implement optimization

  • Debug performance bottlenecks

  • Provide software design and architecture guidance to other teams within the company

 

Minimum Skill Requirements:

  • BS/MS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related technical discipline, or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years of Software Development experience

  • Excellent C++/C programming skills

  • Excellent understanding of multi-threading and concurrency fundamentals

  • Experience with RTOS

  • Proficient at CPU or memory profiling tools.

  • Excellent debugging skills (Coredump , live debug)

  • Master of software debugging tools: software debuggers, analyzers, trace loggers

  • Proficiency with Git, Python and Shell

 

Preferred Skill Requirements:

  • Experience with Linux Kernel

  • Experience with Nvidia Orin platforms

  • Experience with TCP/IP , UDP and networking protocols.

  • Experience with DDS

  • Experience in Automotive industry

  • Familiarity with Communications protocols (CAN, MQTT, etc.)

What do we provide:

  • A fun, supportive and engaging environment

  • Opportunities to pursue and work on cutting edge technologies

  • Competitive salary

  • Snacks, lunches and fun activities

The base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 - $300,000, in addition to bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.

Top Skills

C
C++
Python
The Company
Palo Alto, CA
993 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Xpeng Motors is a leading Chinese electric vehicle and technology company that designs and manufactures intelligent automobiles that are seamlessly integrated with the Internet and utilize the latest advances in artificial intelligence. Focusing on China’s young and tech-savvy consumer base, XPENG Motors strives to offer smart mobility solutions with technology innovation and cutting-edge R&D. The company’s initial backers include its CEO & Chairman He Xiaopeng, the founder of UCWeb Inc. and a former Alibaba executive. It was co-founded in 2014 by Henry Xia and He Tao, former senior executives at Guangzhou Auto with expertise in innovative automotive technology and R&D. It has received funding from prominent Chinese and international investors including Alibaba Group, Foxconn Group and IDG Capital. Currently with 3,000 employees, the company is headquartered in Guangzhou and has design, R&D, manufacturing and sales & marketing divisions in Silicon Valley, San Diego, Beijing, Shanghai, Zhaoqing (Guangdong Province) and Zhengzhou (Henan Province).

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