Vehicle Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer - Hybrid, CA

Overview

Vehicle Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer – Hybrid, CA — Glīd Technologies

Reports to:

Head of Vehicle Engineering

Type:
Full-Time | Hybrid | travel as required

Location:

Riverside, CA or San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Compensation: $140-$170 base + equity

Glīd is building a smarter way to move freight and rebuilding American logistics infrastructure from the railhead up by connecting road and rail through modern technology and thoughtful system design. Our mission is to unlock underutilized infrastructure and eliminate friction in first-mile logistics—reducing cost, emissions, and complexity across the supply chain.

We are growing a hands-on team that values clarity and practical execution. At Glīd, engineers don’t just deliver designs—they help shape how the company works as it scales. We’re veterans, engineers, and operators building technology that serves people and communities — not the other way around. Our work represents the ultimate act of nation-building: strengthening the logistics infrastructure that underpins prosperity, resilience, and sovereignty.

Glīd exists to rebuild American logistics infrastructure by synchronizing road and rail through modern vehicle platforms and intelligent systems. Our work focuses on unlocking existing infrastructure, increasing freight efficiency, and reducing the operational complexity that slows supply chains. By improving the first mile of logistics, we aim to strengthen economic resilience, national security, and long-term sustainability across the transportation network.

• Design and integrate vehicle electronics and embedded systems across Glīd platforms
• Build and debug electrical systems, firmware, and prototype hardware
• Lead system bring-up and integration across distributed vehicle architectures
• Solve complex problems across hardware, firmware, and system-level integration
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to take systems from concept to production

• Own vehicle-level firmware integration across ECUs and distributed systems
• Lead system bring-up, ECU communication, and integration debugging
• Drive root cause analysis and issue resolution across firmware and electrical systems
• Define firmware targets for each sprint and maintain stable vehicle builds
• Coordinate firmware releases and communicate integration status to stakeholders

• Develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems
• Implement low-level software components, including:
• Drivers
• Bootloaders
• Hardware abstraction layers
• Integrate sensors, controllers, and communication interfaces across vehicle networks

• Work with embedded communication protocols including:
• CAN
• CAN FD
• LIN
• I2C
• ISO-SPI

• Design vehicle electrical systems, including:
• Wiring harnesses
• Connectors
• Power distribution systems
• Create electrical schematics and harness documentation
• Support design and development of custom PCBAs for vehicle control systems
• Bring up new hardware and support prototype builds and vehicle integration

• Develop validation and verification plans for firmware and electrical systems
• Build and modify prototype electronics and harness systems
• Support vehicle testing and troubleshooting during development and pre-production
• Ensure systems perform reliably under real-world operating conditions

Core Experience

• Strong background in vehicle electronics and embedded systems
• Comfortable working across both hardware and firmware development
• Experience designing and integrating electrical systems in vehicle platforms
• Hands-on experience with prototype development and system bring-up

Electrical Systems

• Wiring Harness Design
• PCBA design and component selection
• Electrical schematics and system documentation
• Power electronics and vehicle power distribution
• Experience with high-voltage systems (60–800 VDC) preferred

Embedded Software

• 5+ years embedded firmware development experience
• Strong programming skills
• Experience with C and C++ preferred
• Device drivers
• Bootloaders
• Hardware abstraction layers
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• E…