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Sr. Software Engineer
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Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California, 94039, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
Wisk
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Sr. Staff Software Engineer page is loaded## Sr. Staff Software Engineer locations:
Mountain View, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100462
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. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
We are looking for a Sr. Staff Software Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Senior Software Engineer focused on Embedded Systems at Wisk is to lead Embedded Software development that enables one-to-many supervision of our autonomous aircraft. You will be part of the Multi-Vehicle Supervision team within the Software, Simulation and Systems (S3) organization. The Multi-Vehicle Supervision team is responsible for developing the ground software, systems, and UI that enables one-to-many supervision of multiple autonomous aircraft.
This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View HQ office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days. In this role you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on aviation by designing and developing embedded software for an autonomous passenger carrying eVTOL service.
What you will do:
* As part of the S3 Organization, you will act as a Staff Software Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
* You will participate and lead in design and implementation of safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems
* You will support Systems Engineering in defining and documenting the technical solution and integration efforts with other projects and external partners
* You will help define software architecture, physical architecture, and integration plans
* You will participate in software requirements development process
* You will develop and integrate software for a real-time embedded system
* You will help coordinate integration and testing efforts
* You will take part in Agile Development processes, cross-functional design reviews, and mentoring
* You will work closely with other Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Suppliers.
Requirements
* 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 Desired:
* Developed FAA certified software on prior programs/project
* Familiarity with ARP
4754A, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP
4761, Part 23/25, regulations, AC XX.1309, or similar standards
* Software development work for legacy aircraft or avionics, autonomous vehicles or remotely piloted aircraft
Job Type: Full-time
Pay range the company expects to pay: $201,000 - $251,000 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.
Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance.
And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.
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