Job Overview
Location
Palo Alto
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Embedded Engineer
Date Posted
June 30, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Senior Firmware Engineer, Platform at Ridealso Inc., you will play a large role in platform-level firmware development, being a key contributor to the foundational software layers that enable all vehicle products—including drivers, real time operating system integration, and build infrastructure.
- • You will own the end to end design, development, and test of critical embedded software and tooling that supports the full scope of ALSO’s products, drive architectural decisions for the firmware platform and build systems, and enable teams to efficiently develop, test, and deploy firmware across the product portfolio.
- • You will work with a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators focused on creating entirely new, innovative and delightful vertically integrated small EVs designed to meet global mobility challenges, with a mission to inspire everyone to ride ALSO by replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.
- • You will have the opportunity to lead efforts on boot time optimization, memory footprint reduction, and runtime performance tuning across the platform, contribute to Bazel-based build infrastructure, and shape coding standards, driver interface design, and platform APIs while working on cutting-edge embedded systems in the electric mobility space.
🎯 Requirements
- • 4+ years of experience in embedded software/firmware development, with demonstrated experience in platform, BSP, or infrastructure roles.
- • BS in an engineering discipline, preferably Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- • Experience with driver development: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, CAN-FD, GPIO, DMA, timers, ADC/DAC, and other MCU peripherals.
- • Experience with real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, or similar); understanding of scheduling, synchronization primitives, and memory management.
- • Proficiency with Bazel or similar modern build systems (Buck, CMake); experience); experience); experience working with complex multi-target embedded builds.
- • Proficiency in C/C++ with deep understanding of embedded constraints (memory, timing, power).
🏖️ Benefits
- • Robust health coverage — excellent health, dental, and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO, with FSA & HSA options
- • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocate
- • Rich fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny
- • Flexible time off
- • 401(k) match
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About Ridealso Inc.
Ridealso is a technology company focused on revolutionizing personal transportation. They offer a comprehensive platform that integrates various mobility solutions, aiming to provide users with seamless and efficient travel options. Their services encompass ride-sharing, micro-mobility rentals, and public transport information, all accessible through a single, user-friendly application. Ridealso leverages data analytics and AI to optimize routes, predict demand, and enhance the overall user experience. The company's vision is to create smarter, more sustainable urban mobility ecosystems, reducing congestion and environmental impact while making transportation more accessible and convenient for everyone. They are committed to innovation and user satisfaction.
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