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Staff System Software Engineer

ChargePoint
Campbell, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/18/2025
About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Reports To

Senior Manager, System Software

What You Will Be Doing

ChargePoint is looking for an outstanding engineer interested in applying a broad skill set toward building cutting-edge software for a next-generation vehicle charging platform. You will architect, design, implement, and test new systems in a rapidly evolving problem space.

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

  • Work on platform software, including Linux kernel, and communication interfaces, including CAN, RS-232/485, I2C, SPI, Modbus, and PPP
  • Networking knowledge, including LTE, Wi-Fi, and BLE
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and globally with hardware, manufacturing, and other software teams to define specifications, features, and APIs
  • Participate in design and code reviews, as well as mentor other members of the team

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 8 years of experience in developing embedded system products with coding in languages C/C , Rust, and Python
  • Expert-level C/C coding in a Linux/RTOS environment is a requirement
  • Experience in asynchronous event-driven architecture and developing scalable and latency-optimized distributed application services
  • Proficient with DBus, buildroot, GCC, toolchain, Make, CMake, git, gdb
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to make critical system-level design decisions and drive projects from start to finish with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

  • Coding experience in Rust and Python
  • Exposure in connectivity architecture using Wireless (Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC), and wired (Ethernet) interfaces a plus
  • Exposure in networking protocols, including but not limited to IPv6, VPN, TLS, etc.
  • Working with EV / EVSE products is a big plus

Location

Campbell, CA

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $85,000 to $235,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.

Salary : $85,000 - $235,000

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