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Systems Engineer

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Who You Are

Tired of slow, siloed engineering at a big company? At Zendar, you'll work on dynamic, hands‑on systems projects that go from lab to field fast—and help shape the future of automotive sensing. Interested? We're hiring a Systems Engineer to join our Platform team in Berkeley, CA – supporting real‑world vehicle deployments and shaping how Zendar integrates its cutting‑edge radar and sensor stack.

Our team is a testament of the ability to unite engineers of different backgrounds over a common vision. We do not shy away from reality and its limitations but we also dream big.

You don't have to fit in a box. We are not looking for a superhero. But we might be looking for you!

Your Role

To support our growing team, we're looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Platform team. The Platform team is in charge of integrating all components of our data collection and demo system together for the end user, collaborating with the HW, FW, ML and Infrastructure team.

As a result, this role is perfect for someone who is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, enjoys interacting frequently with other engineers, and takes pride in keeping a system up and running.

The Platform team currently consists of 5 engineers located in Berkeley, California, and we have an open role for a Systems Engineer in Lindau, Germany, as well. Zendar has four vehicles for data collection and customer demos in Berkeley for you to support so you will be busy working with our local team on their needs to build the best team practices and technologies together.

Your Day-to-day

• Integrating a new sensor into our data pipeline
• Adding a feature to our in-car UI
• Physically building/upgrading demo vehicle systems
• Diagnosing live system issues in the field

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and support sensor configurations on a vehicle in the field, including firmware flashing, system testing, and issue debugging.
• Integrate a wide range of sensors, combining both third‑party components and in‑house hardware/firmware.
• Design and implement software systems for data collection and real‑time demonstration use cases.

What We Look For

• Ability to work from the office in Berkeley, CA, at least from Tuesday to Thursday
• 3+ years of experience supporting a live system
• 3+ years of full‑time work experience with software development
• Proficiency with Python and C++
• Experience working with hardware (e.g. sensors, Arduinos, robots)
• Great communication and teamwork skills, willingness to actively collaborate with the team in the US and Germany
• Eagerness to challenge yourself and learn new things
• A proactive approach to solving problems and willingness to take on new challenges as they arise
• Fluency in English

Bonus Points

• Experience with JavaScript
• Experience with automotive sensor integration (radar, lidar, camera, CANbus)
• Experience with working with Linux
• Prior experience of supporting data collection operation
• A track record of excelling in ambiguous or evolving roles in a fast‑paced environment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make an impact at a young, venture-backed company in an emerging market
• Competitive salary ranging from USD 140k - 170k a year depending on experience plus share options
• Performance‑based Bonus
• Benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan, flexible PTO, and equity
• Daily catered lunch and a stocked fridge (when working in the Berkeley, CA office)

Zendar is committed to creating a diverse environment where talented people come to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Zendar participates in E‑Verify