Senior Software Engineer - Automotive
Company: Terraline
Location: Fremont
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Who we are: Terraline is
creating the only clean-sheet, battery-electric heavy truck that is
designed for any human or autonomous driver, and is capable of
exceeding 500 miles of range. The Terraline team has decades of
experience in the autonomous and electric vehicle industries, most
notably the Tesla and Waymo Class 8 trucks. You will be working
with a highly cross-functional team of systems, software, hardware
and vehicle engineers, as well as an incredibly talented team of
designers, technicians, and a wide range of other professionals.
Position: Senior Software Engineer - Automotive FLSA
Classification: Exempt Reports to : Software Lead Supervisory
responsibilities : None Job description: As the Sr. Software
Engineer, you’ll develop critical embedded software for emerging
and exciting autonomous electric trucks. You’ll ensure the
reliability and quality of software functionalities.
Responsibilities: Lead embedded software development effort for
automotive ECU’s Lead embedded software infrastructure design Adapt
software to changing technology and suppliers Lead and implement
in-vehicle ECU security includes encryption and authentication such
as AES, DSA, ECDSA, etc. Write requirements that are clearly
defined software features Collaborate with cross-functional teams
to develop the most efficiency application software for an EV
Ensure the most reliable HAL layer drivers, bootloader and
diagnostics Define the most rigid Unit test and HIL test system,
test case Job Requirements - Essential Skills: Bachelor of
Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Minimum 5 years of
experience in your field Proven knowledge, expertise, and passion
for Electric Vehicles Top-notch hardware and software understanding
Strong knowledge of programming languages, such as C/C++, Python,
Assembly Strong understanding of microprocessor architecture,
especially ARM Cortex Familiarity with Linux development software
and experience with device drivers Experience in software
development especially in the automotive, trucking, autonomous,
aerospace or space industry Desired Skills: A creative curiosity,
collaborative ethic, hardworking enthusiasm, and driving personal
vision Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to
lead by setting example A penchant for multi-tasking and
self-starting A genuine fascination for the automotive field and a
commitment to global change A true sense of determination… and
hopefully a sense of humor Qualifications: BS or MS in Software
engineering or equivalent 8 years of experience in embedded systems
10 years of experience in the automotive, trucking, autonomous,
aerospace or space industry industry Applicants must be currently
authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, Terraline
cannot sponsor new visa applicants at this time. What we offer you:
High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision
insurance with an employer contribution Competitive compensation
packages Employer-paid group term life insurance Employer-paid
Short-term and Long-term disability insurances 401(k) with company
match Paid vacation Holidays following the Federal Holiday Schedule
Physical demands: We are all hands on deck at Terraline in our
efforts to create exciting change within the trucking world. The
ideal candidate will be both adventurous and versatile. Daily
activities could range from a full day of designing components at
your desk, to full days working in the shop building out huge Class
8 trucks, and everything in between. Each day will be an adventure
and you should feel comfortable handling moderately sized
components within your daily routine. Travel required: Subject to
periodic travel requirements. Company-related travel expenses
reimbursed per the company’s Travel and Expense Reimbursement
policy. Other duties: Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time with or without notice. Terraline Inc. is an equal opportunity
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Terraline Inc. is committed to working with and providing
reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please
let the recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point
during the interview process. We may use artificial intelligence
(AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as
reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.
These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human
judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If
you would like more information about how your data is processed,
please contact us.
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