Join a high-performing team at Sonatus that’s redefining what cars can do in the era of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV).
At Sonatus, we’re driving the transformation to AI-enabled software-defined vehicles. Traditional automotive software methods can’t keep pace with consumer expectations shaped by the mobile industry—where features evolve rapidly, update seamlessly, and improve continuously. That’s why leading OEMs trust Sonatus to accelerate this shift. Our technology is already in production across more than 5 million vehicles on the road today and rapidly expanding.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with 250+ employees worldwide, Sonatus combines the agility of a fast-growing company with the scale and impact of an established partner. Backed by strong funding and proven by global deployment, we’re solving some of the most interesting and complex challenges in the industry. Join us and help redefine what’s possible as we shape the future of mobility.
Sonatus’ helps automakers build dynamic OEM software-defined vehicles with cloud solutions that digitally transform vehicles. The Senior Hardware Engineer will collaborate with other engineers, technicians, and computer programmers to solve emerging issues to improve product quality and process efficiency.
Job responsibilities:
- Bring up, test, and debug automotive electronic systems, validating complex compute and network components; drive issues to closure in a Linux environment.
- Evaluate specifications, establish optimum test methods, and identify the equipment required to complete system function verification and performance characterization.
- Perform calculations to ensure systems meet global safety standards.
- Build HIL hardware setups and assist in end-to-end software testing using Python; document and communicate setup procedures, debugging processes, and test results with team members.
- Design hardware schematics and simple breakout boards using OrCAD or similar tools.
- Set up and maintain lab space, tools, and materials for the hardware R&D lab.
- Manage inventory of prototype devices.
Requirements:
- Must possess a Master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics or or related field (foreign equivalent acceptable) and 3 years of experience in automotive environment
- Ability to use equipment in lab testing such as power supplies, scopes network traffic generators (e.g. CANOE, Spirent), JTAG debugger, etc.
- Hands-on experience with the CAN protocol, including network analysis, debugging, and validation in automotive systems.
- Experience in using automotive T1 Ethernet, high-speed digital design, and signal integrity.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive compensation and equity program
- Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program
- Retirement plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Unlimited paid time off per year, 15 paid holidays
- Hybrid office work arrangement/flexibility
Perk Offerings include:
- Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
- Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)
- Internet reimbursement
- Computer Accessory Allowance
Employee Engagement Offerings:
- Departmental team building and outings
- Employee Referral Program
- Culture/Employee Satisfaction Surveys - Feedback matters!
The posted salary range is a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate of what Sonatus ("Company") could reasonably expect to pay for a base salary for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The Company reserves the right to modify this range in the future, as needed, as market conditions change.
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