Software Engineer, Harbinger Motors

Embedded Linux/Real-Time Operating System, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

$140-180k

+ As one of our first 100 employees, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options.

Linux

C++

CUDA

V4L2

Mid and Senior level

Los Angeles

Office located in Garden Grove, CA

Commercial EV manufacturer

Job no longer available

Commercial EV manufacturer

201-500 employees

B2BTransportManufacturingElectric Vehicles

Job no longer available

$140-180k

+ As one of our first 100 employees, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options.

Linux

C++

CUDA

V4L2

Mid and Senior level

Los Angeles

Office located in Garden Grove, CA

201-500 employees

B2BTransportManufacturingElectric Vehicles

Company mission

To transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the medium-duty vehicle industry.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

3+ years of experience with embedded Linux development, including device driver development
Strong experience with Linux Kernel/Driver development, RTOS, and real-time systems, specifically on ARM64 or similar platforms
Proficient in C/C++ with a solid understanding of embedded Linux programming and low-level debugging
Experience with V4L2, GStreamer and other video processing frameworks is highly desirable
Familiarity with kernel patching, performance analysis, JTAG debugging, networking protocols and profiling
Experience with CUDA, GPU programming, and automotive communication protocols such as CAN is a plus
Strong commitment to software best practices, including clean coding, code reviews, and thorough documentation

What the job involves

As a Software Engineer specializing in embedded Linux for ADAS platforms, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing low-level software that powers our Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
You will work closely with hardware and software teams to deploy and maintain embedded operating systems that drive AI inference and real-time video processing in our vehicles
Your work will influence both current and future generations of our ADAS platforms
Kernel Optimization: Develop, port, and maintain custom Linux kernel optimizations. Work closely with the target hardware to minimize power consumption and boot time
Device Driver Development: Create and maintain Linux device drivers for camera interfaces (V4L2), GPU, Ethernet, and other peripherals critical to ADAS functionality
RTOS Development: Implement and maintain real-time operating systems (RTOS) to ensure deterministic behavior in safety-critical ADAS applications
Performance Tuning: Develop tools and methods to enhance the functionality, performance, and power management of our ADAS system
Code Quality: Write well-structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable code. Participate in code reviews and maintain high standards of software development
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define hardware-software interactions and ensure seamless integration across the entire ADAS stack

Our take

Traditionally, commercial fleets and medium-duty vehicle operators have faced barriers such as high acquisition costs and limited options in the electric vehicle market. Harbinger aims to disrupt this landscape by developing an electric stripped chassis that specifically caters to the performance, durability, and lifespan expectations of Class 4 to Class 6 vehicles.

The company's focus on delivering an EV platform priced with zero acquisition premium addresses a key obstacle in the widespread adoption of EVs within the commercial sector. With impressive funding to its name and a 2025-announced deal to build trucks for FedEx, Harbinger Motors is ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electric mobility for commercial and speciality vehicles.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Glassdoor (4.2)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Nov 2025

$160m

SERIES C

Jan 2025

$100m

SERIES B

Total funding: $357.7m

Company benefits

100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You and your loved ones are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
Accelerate Your Wealth: As one of our first 100 employees, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options
Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit
Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries
Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we've got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized

Company HQ

West Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA

Leadership

John Henry Harris

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Previously worked at OED Consulting Engineers as a Hardware Engineering Consultant. They also served as the Head of Sentry Tower Hardware and principal Mechanical Engineer at Anduril Industries.

Phillip Weicker

(Co-Founder & CTO)

Previously co-founded Cannoo and held various roles at the company between 2017 and 2020. Before Cannoo, they worked at Faraday Future where they served as the Director and Senior Manager of Battery Systems.

William Eberts

(Co-Founder & COO)

Previously worked as an Engineering Project Manager at Anduril Industries. Before that, they were a Program Manager at Cannoo.

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