Senior Hardware Engineer

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.

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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.

Pay range for this role

$159,000-$169,000 USD

Sonatus is a fast-paced and innovative company and are seeking team members who are passionate about making a difference. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we highly encourage you to apply.

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