AD/ADAS Validation Engineer / Engineering Lead

About the Job 

Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc, based in Culver City, CA, is a subsidiary of Sony Honda Mobility Inc headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. As a 50/50 joint venture between Sony and Honda, SHM was established in Japan on September 28th, 2022, with over 200 employees in Tokyo. Sony Honda Mobility of America, situated in Culver City, California, was established in March 2023, where our dedicated team is working on introducing the electric vehicle, AFEELA, to the market. AFEELA embodies the essence of "FEEL," central to the mobility experience, fostering an interactive relationship where people "FEEL" mobility as an intelligent entity, and mobility reciprocates by "FEELing" people and society through sensing and network IT technologies. Our mission is to move people through innovative solutions inspired by diversity.

Position Summary

Sony Honda Mobility of America (SHMA) is seeking highly skilled professionals for the roles of AD/ADAS Validation Engineer and Engineering Lead to join our team in San Mateo, CA. These positions play a critical role in the development, testing, and validation of Autonomous Driving (AD) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies. The ideal candidates will collaborate with global development teams to ensure the successful integration and delivery of high-quality ADAS systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of ADAS systems on vehicles.
• Work closely with global development teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of ADAS technologies.
• Perform and oversee driving operations for ADAS-equipped vehicles.
• Support ADAS development by participating in and managing data collection activities.
• Maintain and manage the ADAS development facility to support ongoing projects.
• Coordinate with outsourcing partners for vehicle operations and testing.
• (If applicable) Lead and mentor the ADAS validation team to achieve project goals and foster team growth.

Qualifications for Position

Required:

• 3–5 years of experience in development and validation within the automotive industry.
• Strong background in embedded software development, ideally in automotive, robotics, or drone technologies, with a solid understanding of embedded systems principles.
• Proficiency in software development on Linux platforms.
• Hands-on experience with autonomous driving or ADAS technologies.
• Availability to work on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area at least four days a week.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must not require visa sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Expertise with sensors such as cameras, radar, and lidar.
• Familiarity with Robot Operating System (ROS) for software development.
• Project management experience in large-scale system development.
• Proven team leadership and management experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Japanese.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Working Policy
• Paid parental leave
• 401k Program
• “Take What You Need” time off policy, with a minimum of 15 days off per year, and holiday breaks
• Yearly bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Company phone (subject to eligibility)
• Company swag
• A brand new laptop and monitor
• Special discounts on Sony products
• Learning and Development quarterly stipend
• More to come!

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $140,000-$170,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.  The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.   

Sony Honda Mobility of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

Sony Honda Mobility of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at SHMA-Recruiting@sony-honda-mobility.com Please indicate the position you are applying for.