Drivemode

Staff R&D Engineer

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Tokyo

Hybrid

Information Technology

The Role

Our Mission:Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode: Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

About the Role: As a Staff R&D Engineer, you will drive the development of groundbreaking automotive technologies that enhance the user experience for both cars and motorcycles. Your work will ensure the competitive advantage of Drivemode and Honda products by researching, designing, and implementing new solutions while optimizing existing ones.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Rapidly prototype and develop concept applications to validate next-generation automotive solutions.
Assess and validate the technical feasibility of complex automotive requirements.
Research and integrate emerging technologies to enhance user experience.
Conduct technical analysis of hardware and software, presenting optimal solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

5+ years of experience in embedded systems and/or application development.
Strong proficiency in C/C++.
Experience working with Linux or RTOS.
Ability to design and architect complex software systems integrating hardware, backend services, and mobile applications.
A passion for pushing technological boundaries in the automotive industry.
Language Proficiency: Native-level Japanese or JLPT N1 with strong English communication skills.

Nice to Have:

Automotive Networking: CAN, LIN, Ethernet.
Wireless & Connectivity: Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, LTE (UE & eNodeB).
Positioning & Navigation: GNSS, dead reckoning, car navigation systems.
Emerging Technologies: Vision-based AI, IoT hardware/software development.

EEOC Statement

Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world. Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.

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The Company

HQ: Redwood City, CA

30 Employees

On-site Workplace

Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Drivemode enables smarter, safer, connected driving in any vehicle.

Drivemode was founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs from Zipcar and Tesla Motors who set out to fundamentally change the way consumers use technology in the car. Drivemode offers a mobile-based connected car platform through a consumer-facing Android app, driver assistance and analytics for fleet managers, and a bring-your-own-device connected car solution for automakers. The Drivemode app transforms a user’s phone into a car’s central computing device allowing voice-to-text messaging, music player overlay on navigation, “Do Not Disturb” mode, message auto-reply, and personalized travel recommendations. The Drivemode app has an automotive-grade interface designed and developed to adhere to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety guidelines for driving apps. Drivemode has raised $9.2M from industry leaders. Learn more at https://drivemode.com or download Drivemode at bit.ly/getdrivemode.