Sonatus · 6 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, Automotive Networking
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $232K/yr
7+ years expSonatus is a fast-growing company that is transforming the automotive industry with AI-enabled software-defined vehicles. They are seeking a highly motivated Staff Software Engineer with expertise in automotive networking to lead a team in developing in-vehicle Ethernet networking management software and drive technical direction for network design and diagnostics.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a tech lead leading a group of engineers in architecting, developing, and delivering in-vehicle Ethernet networking management software
Drive technical direction for network design, configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics modules
Mentor engineers and ensure adherence to software best practices and high-quality standards
Work closely with system architects, product managers, and hardware teams to translate product requirements into robust software components
Engage with automotive OEMs and Tier-1 partners to align on standards, diagnostics protocols, and network management interfaces
Contribute to product roadmaps and technical strategy in areas such as TSN (Time Sensitive Networking), SOME/IP, and service-oriented architectures
Stay current with evolving standards (IEEE, AUTOSAR Adaptive, OpenAlliance) and integrate relevant technologies into the product
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in automotive Ethernet networking, building in-vehicle networking software for major OEMs
Proven experience as a Tech Lead in software development
Deep understanding of automotive Ethernet, switch chip programming, and network configuration protocols
Hands-on experience with YANG modeling, NETCONF, OpenConfig and preferably CORECONF
Strong background in embedded systems, C/C++, and Linux-based development environments
Familiarity with TSN, SOME/IP, CAN/CAN-FD, and network diagnostics tools and standards
Understanding of network topologies, Automotive E/E Architecture, QoS management, and security in automotive networks(e.g. MACSEC)
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of engineers
Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets
Proven experience in system design involving multi-threading and concurrency
Preferred
MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
Familiarity with Automotive CAN bus
Familiarity with Unified Diagnostics Services over CAN or Ethernet
Proficient in Python or other scripting languages
Experience with automotive product development (e.g. CAN, AUTOSAR, FreeRTOS, etc.)
Experience in project management and agile development methodologies
Past participation and contribution to OpenAlliance is strongly preferred
Benefits
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
Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)
Internet reimbursement
Computer Accessory Allowance
Departmental team building and outings
Employee Referral Program
Culture/Employee Satisfaction Surveys - Feedback matters!
Company
Sonatus
Sonatus provides in-vehicle and cloud software that enables automotive companies to achieve the full promise of software-defined vehicles.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$110MKey Investors
Foxconn Technology GroupTranslink Capital
2022-12-07Corporate Round· $75M
2021-07-21Series A· $35M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Chou
CEO and Founder
Yu Fang
CTO,CPO,Founder
Recent News
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