Staff Software Engineer

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Santa Clara, CAPosted 5 weeks ago

Role Overview

Xpengmotors is hiring a Staff Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in Santa Clara. Part of Xpengmotors's Data Science hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.

As a software engineer, you will be part of a team working towards XPENG's autonomous vehicle vision.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and implement modules within the autonomous software stack, especially AI 2.0 data close loop software
Analyze system CPU and memory performance and propose/implement optimization
Debug performance bottlenecks
Provide software design and architecture guidance to other teams within the company

Minimum Skill Requirements:

BS/MS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
5+ years of Software Development experience
Excellent C++/C programming skills
Excellent understanding of multi-threading and concurrency fundamentals
Experience with RTOS
Proficient at CPU or memory profiling tools.
Excellent debugging skills (Coredump , live debug)
Master of software debugging tools: software debuggers, analyzers, trace loggers
Proficiency with Git, Python and Shell

Preferred Skill Requirements:

Experience with Linux Kernel
Experience with Nvidia Orin platforms
Experience with TCP/IP , UDP and networking protocols.
Experience with DDS
Experience in Automotive industry
Familiarity with Communications protocols (CAN, MQTT, etc.)

What do we provide:

A fun, supportive and engaging environment
Opportunities to pursue and work on cutting edge technologies
Competitive salary
Snacks, lunches and fun activities

The base salary range for this full-time position is $179,400-$303,600, in addition to bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.

About Xpengmotors

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Where is the Staff Software Engineer position at Xpengmotors located?

This position is based in Santa Clara. Xpengmotors has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Staff Software Engineer at Xpengmotors earn?

Xpengmotors has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Staff Software Engineer role at Xpengmotors posted?

This role was posted on June 1, 2026 (38 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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