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title: 'Sr. Embedded Software Engineer at 42dot'
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# Sr. Embedded Software Engineer at 42dot

- **Company:** [42dot](https://feeny.ai/companies/42dot)
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-04
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/42dot/6e9418ea-6dfa-4ca2-b419-e564e1479a1b

## Job description

We are looking for the best

## About Us

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles. We develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.

## About the Role

As a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize the core real-time software stack powering 42dot’s next-generation automotive platforms. You will work across the full embedded spectrum—from low-level driver development, board support packages (BSPs), and hardware interfaces up to RTOS task management, communication protocols, and real-time application logic. This hands-on role is centered on writing high-performance, deterministic C/C++ code adhering strictly to MISRA C guidelines. You will bring up custom hardware, characterize real-time system performance, and enforce ISO 26262 functional safety standards to ensure robust execution on Hyundai’s SDV platform.

## Responsibilities

- Full-Stack Embedded Firmware: Architect, develop, and maintain low-level board support packages (BSPs), peripheral drivers (GPIO, ADC, PWM, Timers), communication stacks (CAN-FD, Ethernet/TSN, SPI, I2C, UART), and application layer logic in C/C++.
- MISRA Compliance & Safety Coding: Write deterministic, defensive C code conforming to MISRA C rules and ISO 26262 functional safety guidelines (ASIL-D trajectory), maintaining zero critical static analysis violations.
- RTOS Architecture & Tuning: Configure and optimize RTOS/OS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, AUTOSAR OS), managing task scheduling, interrupt service routines (ISRs), IPC, memory allocation, and timing constraints.
- System Bring-Up & Characterization: Lead hardware bring-up for prototype boards in the Sunnyvale electronics/vehicle labs; perform deep system characterization, execution profiling, interrupt latency tuning, and power/resource management.
- Low-Level Debugging: Troubleshoot complex hardware/software interaction issues using JTAG/SWD debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers (Vector CANoe, Wireshark).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware design teams, systems engineers, and V&V teams to define hardware/software interfaces (ICDs), execute bench testing, and validate code on target microcontrollers.
- Tooling Support: Utilize Python or shell scripting for host-side tooling, build automation, test harness integration, and flashing utilities.

## Qualifications

- Experience: 7+ years of hands-on embedded software engineering experience delivering production-grade firmware for resource-constrained platforms (Automotive, Aerospace, Medical Devices, Industrial Robotics, or Consumer Electronics).
- C/C++ Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in embedded C and C++, including pointers, memory management, concurrency, data structures, compiler behavior, and debugging optimized code.
- RTOS Experience: Proven experience designing and debugging production software on an RTOS, including task scheduling, synchronization, interrupt handling, inter-task communication, resource management, and timing analysis.
- Static Analysis: Hands-on experience using static analysis tools such as Coverity, Polyspace, QAC, Cppcheck, or equivalent tools. Experience triaging findings, correcting defects, and managing justified suppressions is required.
- Full-Stack Real-Time Depth: Solid understanding of entire MCU architectures (ARM Cortex-M/R, TriCore, or similar), bare-metal/RTOS abstractions, register-level driver development, and bus protocols (CAN/CAN-FD, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).
- Hardware Bring-Up & Debugging: Hands-on experience bringing up new silicon/PCBs and using hardware lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, bus analyzers) to isolate low-level bugs.
- Functional Safety Background: Working knowledge of developing software under a regulated safety framework (ISO 26262, IEC 62304, DO-178C) with trace-to-requirements discipline.
- Modern Tooling: Proficiency with Git, Bazel, and CI/CD pipelines for automated firmware compilation, static analysis, and testing.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Automotive Protocols & Stacks: Direct exposure to ISO 14229 (UDS), SOME/IP, DoIP, or automotive Ethernet stacks.
- Multi-Core & Hardware Security: Experience with multi-core microcontrollers, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), or secure boot implementation.
- Secondary Scripting: Proficiency in Python or C++ for creating custom developer tools, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) automation, or build infrastructure.
- MISRA and Safety Coding Standards: Experience developing software under MISRA C, MISRA C++, CERT C/C++, or comparable coding standards.
- Communication Protocol Development: Experience designing, implementing, integrating, or debugging communication protocols, including message formats, serialization, state machines, error handling, fault recovery, and interoperability testing.
- Object-Oriented Development: Experience developing production software in an object-oriented programming language and applying encapsulation, interface design, composition, and suitable design patterns.

Interview Process

- Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring
- The screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances. You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.

## Compensation

- $175,000 - $248,000

Additional Information

- In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, age, photo, physical condition, place of birth, etc.) in your resume.
- All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.
- If you experience issues uploading your resume, please send it along with the job posting URL to recruit@42dot.ai.
- We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.
- Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement
- 42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

※ Please review the following information before applying.

- How to work in 42dot, [About 42dot Way →](https://42dot.ai/careers/way)

## About 42dot

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: 42dot is a mobility AI company building software‑defined vehicles (SDV), autonomous driving platforms, and AI‑powered mobility services, operating as the global software center for Hyundai Motor Group.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company; acquired in 2022)
- **Headquarters**: Seongnam‑si, Gyeonggi‑do, South Korea (also offices in Sunnyvale, USA and Warsaw, Poland)
- **Founded**: 2019 (originally named CODE42.ai)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Automotive, Mobility, Artificial Intelligence, Software‑Defined Vehicle (SDV), Autonomous Driving
- **Target customers**: B2B (Hyundai Motor Group, OEMs, fleet operators); B2C (via the TAP! autonomous mobility platform)
- **Mission / purpose**: “We envision a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self‑managing urban transportation operating system.” [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)

## Products & Services
- **Software‑Defined Vehicle (SDV)**: Core technology that enables continuous over‑the‑air updates and data‑driven services, turning vehicles into programmable platforms. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
- **Autonomous EV (AEV)**: Autonomous electric vehicles developed with SDV technology for safer, new mobility experiences. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
- **TAP! (Autonomous Mobility Platform)**: A unified platform for autonomous ride‑hailing and shuttle services, aimed at popularizing autonomous mobility. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
- **42dot LLM**: A large language model for Korean‑English integrated understanding, built on proprietary data and infrastructure, outperforming comparable‑sized models. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
- **Data Platform**: Connects vehicle, road, and transportation data to enable smart mobility services. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
- **Fleet Management & On‑Demand Shuttle**: Services for efficient fleet operation and demand‑responsive transportation. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary)
- **Key Metric (Total Funding)**: ~$458.72M raised to date across multiple rounds (conflicting reports indicate a much higher figure – LinkedIn lists $501.4B, likely a data error). [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai) / [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors, POSCO Capital, Shinhan Financial Group, WE Ventures. Hyundai Motor Company acquired 42dot in August 2022 for ~$349M. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - **Employees**: ~506 (as of early 2026), monthly headcount growth of +1.1%. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
  - **Job postings**: 105 active openings; quarterly job growth +18%. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
  - **Global footprint**: Offices in South Korea, USA, Poland, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
  - **Patents**: 51 filed, covering autonomous cars, neural networks, and automotive technologies. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Hyundai Motor Group Backing**: Full integration with a top‑5 global automaker provides resources, manufacturing capability, and a ready market for SDV and autonomous technologies.
- **End‑to‑End SDV Stack**: Owns the full stack from vehicle E/E architecture and OS to cloud platform and AI models (42dot LLM), enabling rapid iteration and differentiation.
- **Proprietary AI & Data**: In‑house large language model and data platform give a unique edge in mobility AI.
- **First‑Mover in Korean Autonomous Mobility**: TAP! platform positions 42dot to lead the domestic autonomous ride‑hailing market.

## Strategic Focus
- Accelerate the transition to software‑defined vehicles across Hyundai Group.
- Scale TAP! autonomous mobility services to achieve mass adoption.
- Deepen AI capabilities (LLM, active learning, perception) for both vehicle and fleet intelligence.
- Expand global engineering presence (Poland, USA) to attract top talent and serve international markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven**: Work on the future of mobility – SDV, autonomous driving, and AI – at the intersection of automotive and software.
- **Hybrid / Remote Flexibility**: Some roles are listed as “Remote or Hybrid”; many positions at the South Korea HQ are in‑office, while offices in Sunnyvale and Warsaw offer hybrid options. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/42dot)
- **Employee Sentiment**: Employer rating of **3.9 / 5.0** on LinkedIn (24 reviews), with compensation at 3.6, culture at 3.5, and work‑life balance at 3.4. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
- **Engineering Culture**: Heavy technical workforce (>34% engineers), with talent from top firms like Hyundai Motor, Samsung, Naver, and Kakao.
- **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly expanding engineering team (18% quarterly job increase), global exposure, and chances to work on cutting‑edge AI and automotive tech.

## Sources
1. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
2. [42dot.ai Company page](https://42dot.ai/company)
3. [builtin.com – 42dot Careers & Culture](https://builtin.com/company/42dot)
4. [kr.linkedin.com – 42dot Company Profile](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
5. [cbinsights.com – 42dot Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai)

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