Sony Honda Mobility of America

Software Engineer – In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI)

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$165kDetected 149 days ago

PythonJavaC++AndroidLinuxEmbedded SystemsLoad Testing5G/LTELeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

Sony Honda Mobility of America (SHMA) is seeking a Software Engineer, In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) to join our Engineering Development team in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In this role, you will contribute to the development, integration, and validation of infotainment features and system components for AFEELA vehicles.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants hands-on exposure to real-world automotive systems and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving product development environment.

You will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams in the U.S. and Japan to help deliver high-quality user experiences across multimedia, connectivity, navigation, and third-party applications.
This role offers strong mentorship, technical growth, and increasing responsibility as you build experience within the IVI and software-defined vehicle ecosystem.
Develop and maintain IVI software modules, including applications, middleware, and OS components (Android Automotive, QNX, Linux).
Support UI/UX teams to implement responsive, intuitive user experiences.
Support demo vehicle setup and conduct problem analysis with global QA and development teams.
Experience providing developer support or working with external vendors.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C++, Java, or Python).
Familiarity with multimedia frameworks, HMI/GUI development, or connectivity stacks (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G).

Hands-on experience with Android Automotive OS or other IVI platforms.
Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity or functional safety.
Interest in growing into leadership or mentoring responsibilities over time.
Bilingual in English and Japanese is a plus.
Debug and troubleshoot IVI software in collaboration with international development and QA teams.
Conduct validation, performance testing, and optimization for automotive use cases.
Contribute to ensuring compliance with safety standards and automotive requirements.

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in both software and hardware contexts.
Exposure to cloud service integration (voice assistants, OTA updates, streaming apps).

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible Working Policy
Paid parental leave
"Take What You Need" time off policy, with a minimum of 15 days off per year, and holiday breaks
Learning and Development quarterly stipend
This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.

Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.

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