Real job — pulled straight from Lightship’s careers page · Verified November 15, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
Lightship is hiring a Software Engineer, Embedded Systems — a full-time, based in South San Francisco, CA role. Apply directly on Lightship's careers page below.
Software Engineer - Embedded Systems
Team: Software & Controls
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Commitment: Full Time
Workplace Type: hybrid
About the Role
Lightship’s mission to modernize and electrify RVs demands building cutting edge electronics and controls. As a Software Engineer, you will develop software across a distributed compute architecture, which includes domains such as power systems, propulsion, and body controls. You will also contribute towards maturing and stabilizing the platform software layer, which will host the application software layer supporting the domains mentioned above. You will work closely with product and engineering teams and help hasten our path to market with an exceptional vehicle that redefines RVing.
Responsibilities
- Develop application software for Lightship’s in-vehicle controllers, spanning domains from drivetrain, power distribution, and body controls
- Develop and integrate device drivers for embedded peripherals connected over LIN, SPI, UART, CAN
- Architect and develop the common software stack to be used across all embedded systems.
- Develop frameworks to facilitate functions such as writing unit tests and integrating builds with a CI/CD pipeline
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in identifying the root causes of software defects
- Participate in software code reviews and hardware schematic reviews
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Minimum 7 years experience in embedded software development
- Proficiency coding in C/C++
- Experience with development for a microcontroller and experience with communication protocols such as SPI, CAN, CAN-FD, I2C, LIN, and UART
- Experience working with Systems engineering workflows, including but not limited to participation in DFMEAs and deriving software requirements from functional requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C# and Python
- Experience working with microprocessors and linux operating systems
- Experience working with safety critical systems and familiarity with ISO 26262 standard
- Experience with Cybersecurity solutions for embedded systems
- Familiarity with Ethernet, WiFi, LTE, and Bluetooth
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Software Engineer, Embedded Systems at Lightship?
The required skills for Software Engineer, Embedded Systems at Lightship include: C, C++, Python, C#, SPI, CAN, I2C, Ethernet, Linux, Embedded Systems, CI/CD, Cybersecurity.
What is the seniority level for Software Engineer, Embedded Systems at Lightship?
Software Engineer, Embedded Systems at Lightship is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Software Engineer, Embedded Systems at Lightship?
You can view the full description and apply for Software Engineer, Embedded Systems at Lightship on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/lightship-software-engineer-embedded-systems-nzwzf.