Embedded Software Engineer (Controls), Emerging Markets

Overview

Application

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

ALSO is building a next-generation electric motorcycle platform, and we are looking for a hands-on Staff Controls Engineer to own the entire vehicle controls and software stack from first hardware bring-up to production release.

This is not a management role. You will be the technical owner of the vehicle’s brain — designing, implementing, and validating the control systems that define how the motorcycle behaves.

You will work directly with prototype hardware, writing and deploying real-time embedded software that controls the motor, battery, power electronics, safety systems, and rider features.

The role spans the entire vehicle development lifecycle

First power-on of new electric hardware

Prototype vehicle bring-up

Control system architecture and feature development

Vehicle testing and tuning

Validation and safety verification

Production-grade software release

We are particularly interested in engineers who embrace AI-accelerated engineering workflows to dramatically increase development velocity, code quality, and validation coverage.

What you will do

You will be responsible for the complete vehicle control stack, including

Electric Powertrain Controls

• Motor torque and speed control
• Power electronics and inverter coordination
• Regenerative braking control
• Energy and battery management strategies

Vehicle-Level Controls

• Throttle and torque mapping
• Traction control and stability behavior
• Ride modes and rider-experience features
• Thermal and power management

Embedded Vehicle Software

• Real-time embedded software for the vehicle control unit
• Communication across vehicle networks (CAN, etc.)
• Fault detection and safety monitoring
• Robust system state machines and supervisory control

Hardware Bring-Up

• First power-on and debugging of new electric hardware
• Integration of motor controllers, battery systems, and sensors
• Rapid iteration on early prototype vehicles

Vehicle Development

• Control algorithm design and tuning on real vehicles
• Support vehicle testing, track testing, and system debugging
• Continuous iteration as the vehicle platform evolves

Production Software Release

• Deliver production-quality embedded software
• Define validation and verification processes
• Ensure robustness, safety, and reliability

AI-Accelerated Engineering

We expect this program to aggressively use AI development tools.

You will help define workflows for

AI-assisted code generation

AI-generated test coverage

Automated documentation

Model-assisted control development

Software validation acceleration

The goal is to dramatically increase engineering velocity while maintaining production-grade quality.

What experience & qualifications you need to bring

• Degree qualified with 5+ years in embedded software, vehicle systems, robotics, or connected devices
• Strong experience with embedded firmware development
• Experience designing complex hardware-integrated software systems
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering programs

Strong experience with

Embedded C/C++

• Real-time embedded systems / RTOS
• CAN or vehicle network architectures
• Firmware–hardware integration
• Control theory and dynamic systems
• Hardware debugging and integration
• Cloud-connected device platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• System integration and debugging
• Electric powertrain systems and vehicle platforms

Battery Management Systems

• IoT connectivity platforms
• OTA update systems
• Cybersecurity for connected devices
• Mobile or user-facing applications
• Motor control (FOC, inverter control)
• Traction or stability control systems
• Functional safety (ISO 26262 or equivalent)
• HIL / SIL / MIL validation pipelines
• Vehicle dynamics and control

Leadership Qualities

• Be deeply technical and comfortable contributing to architecture and code
• Balance hands-on engineering with delivery leadership
• Thrive in startup-scale engineering environments
• Build strong relationships with external engineering partners
• Drive rapid but disciplined product development

Tools / experience with

MATLAB / Simulink or similar

CAN communication

Embedded firmware development

Control system modeling and simulation

Competitive perks and benefits for every global role

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

Perks and Benefits

Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.

One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.

Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.

Flexible time off.

401(k) match.