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What would I do

As a Staff Embedded C++ Engineer (f/d/m), you own the implementation of FERNRIDE's core safety concept and architecture. You will develop the logic and software that provides guarantees that the product is safe in all scenarios in the ODD. You will partner very closely with the Systems and Safety Engineering, Autonomy and Test and Verification to ensure that our safety critical code base is correctly implemented. You will also help to drive the certification process with our safety certification partners. In this role you will be at the core of FERNRIDE's product execution and be a driving force for the advancement of our business plan.

Leave your footprint by:

• developing real-time embedded software that implements the safety critical parts of our stack on Microcontroller and Microprocessors using C and C++
• implementing device driver, I/O hardware abstraction layer and other hardware specific software
• implementing real-time applications like control logic, alerts, diagnostics, monitoring and Minimal Risk Condition manoeuvres and implementing support tools and helpers using Python
• getting involved in the full life cycle of safety critical development from concept through integration, test, and release

What you will bring to the team?

• Knowledge related to design patterns and algorithms
• Expert in modern C++ and C for real-time applications and significant experience with Python programming experience
• Significant experience in using development tools like JTAG Debugger, CAN and Ethernet protocol analyzer, logic analyzer, etc.
• Expert in writing production-quality safety critical code and maintaining large codebases is required and; expert in developing safety-critical software respecting industry standards (ISO-26262, IEC-61508 etc.)
• Familiarity with Bazel is a must.
• Experience with Rust is a nice-to-have

About your team

The Engineering team is built up with a group of dynamic and innovative experts pushing the boundaries in autonomous driving technology and teleoperation. The team strives to stay ahead of the curve, delivering safe, state-of-the-art autonomous technology to the market.

What we offer @FERNRIDE

Working with FERNRIDE means accomplishments are based on team effort, so all your colleagues and you benefit from:

• Company shares
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid work model
• Up to six weeks of remote work across Europe
• Team events and quarterly offsites
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun-loving culture
• 30 days of vacation
• Snacks / beverage

Who we are

FERNRIDE offers scalable automation solutions for yard trucking that increase productivity, promote sustainability, and improve worker safety. We employ a human-assisted automation approach, which allows for remote takeovers of electric trucks when necessary. This ensures seamless integration and reliable operations for logistics operators. With over a decade of research and high-profile customers, including Volkswagen, HHLA, DB Schenker, and BSH, FERNRIDE uses cutting-edge technology to address major industry challenges, such as driver shortages and the negative environmental impact of logistics operations.