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.
- Software Development and Integration for Customers: Develop software solutions that meet customer requirements and optimize them for seamless integration into customer's automotive platforms.
- Platform Customization and Optimization: Adapt and fine-tune software for a customer's specific vehicle hardware and software architecture. This includes optimizing for efficiency, memory usage, and execution speed to ensure high performance.
- Troubleshooting and Debugging: Identify, analyze, and resolve software issues during development and deployment, and provide technical support for integration.
- Security and Quality Assurance: Utilize static analysis tools like Coverity and CodeSonar to detect software vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards such as MISRA C++ and AUTOSAR C++.
- Collaboration and Technical Support: Collaborate closely with relevant teams to deliver solutions aligned with customer requirements. Provide guidance on technical constraints and implementation best practices.
- Technical Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for developed software, including APIs, dependencies, and performance benchmarks.
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Build and Deployment Management: Manage the build and deployment processes to ensure smooth delivery and updates of software. Utilize tools like Jenkins and CMake to streamline compilation and deployment.
- CI/CD Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to facilitate continuous software integration, ensuring system reliability.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related fields with two or more years of working experience in data centers, networking, security, or the automotive industry. MS preferred.
- 15+ years of working experience in software development.
- Essential experience in software development using containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Podman) and orchestration platforms(e.g., Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of Linux networking (e.g., bridges, routing, iptables) and kernel features (e.g., cgroups, seccomp, namespaces).
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
- Experience with Adaptive AUTOSAR, QNX, and Android Auto, including platform-specific development and integration is a plus.
- Experience with Over-the-Air (OTA) development and testing is a plus.
- Strong understanding of secure coding principles and best practices is a plus.
- Experience with CMake or other large-scale C/C++ build systems is a plus.
- Experience with CodeBeamer, Jama, or other ALM tools is a plus.
- Experience with Git, Python, and shell scripting is a plus.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive compensation and equity program
- Support 4 social insurance plans
- Family leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Hybrid office work-arrangement/flexibility
Perk Offerings:
- Complimentary lunch/dinner, snacks and beverages during on-site working days
- Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)
- Phone & Internet reimbursement
- Computer Accessory Allowance
- Annual Appreciation Gift
- Annual Health Checkup
- Support English class
Employee Engagement Offerings:
- Departmental team building and outings
- Employee Referral Program
- Culture/Employee Satisfaction Surveys - Feedback matters!
- Innovative Award Program (annual)
Top Skills
What We Do
Sonatus is a global vehicle software company enabling AI-powered, software-defined vehicles through its platform, which is deployed in over 5 million cars, helping automakers continuously improve cost, performance, reliability, and user experience.
Why Work With Us
Working at Sonatus means collaborating with top-tier engineers and industry leaders to shape the future of connected, intelligent mobility. With a dynamic and fast-paced environment, Sonatus offers opportunities for growth, creativity, and making a real impact in the evolution of modern vehicles.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Sonatus has a hybrid model for those near our offices, requiring three days in-office per week. Some roles may be fully remote or require five days in-office.
