Sr. Software Engineer

Company Overview

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there.

A Sr. Staff Software Engineer focused on Embedded Systems is needed to lead Embedded Software development that enables one-to-many supervision of our autonomous aircraft. The Engineer will work on the Multi‑Vehicle Supervision team within the Software, Simulation and Systems (S3) organization, designing and developing embedded software for an autonomous passenger‑carrying eVTOL service. This is a hybrid position: onsite at our Mountain View HQ office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remaining days.

• Participate and lead in design and implementation of safety‑critical and non‑safety‑critical systems.
• Support Systems Engineering in defining and documenting the technical solution and integration efforts with other projects and external partners.
• Help define software architecture, physical architecture, and integration plans.
• Participate in software requirements development process.
• Develop and integrate software for a real‑time embedded system.
• Coordinate integration and testing efforts.
• Take part in Agile Development processes, cross‑functional design reviews, and mentoring.
• Work closely with other Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Suppliers.

• BS in CS, AE, ME, EE, or equivalent, with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Expert proficiency in C/C++.
• Proficient in Python and shell scripting languages.
• Experience with VSCode, Docker, and Linux.
• Extensive experience executing the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) within highly regulated, safety‑critical environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as DO‑178B/C (Aerospace) or ISO
  26262 (Automotive).
• Proven track record in deterministic real‑time embedded systems development, with deep technical expertise in RTOS fundamentals and a strong preference for ARINC
  653 partitioned architectures.
• Skilled in low‑level development for Intel and ARM‑based architectures, including the ability to interpret hardware schematics and perform bench‑level debugging.
• Experience with embedded networking protocols (UDP, TCP, ICMP) and secure messaging frameworks, with a strong command of socket‑level development and data encryption.
• Experience leading a software development team.

• Developed FAA certified software on prior programs/project.
• Familiarity with ARP
  4754A, DO‑160, DO‑178C, DO‑254, ARP
  4761, Part
  23/25, regulations, ACXX.
  1309, or similar standards.
• Software development work for legacy aircraft or avionics, autonomous vehicles or remotely piloted aircraft.

Full‑time. Pay range: $201,000 - $251,000 per year. The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as location and relevant job‑related experience.

Mountain View, CA. Wisk HQ is located a few hundred feet from Shoreline Lake with surrounding walking/jogging trails.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 9 off Fridays for full‑time employees throughout the year.
• Flexible vacation time off.
• 11 company holidays.
• 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately.
• Commuter assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Free catered lunches.
• Flight lessons.
• Wellness allowances.
• Snacks, drinks.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Charitable giving match.
• Patent bonus program.

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Wisk Aero is an E‑Verify employer.