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Autosar Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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Sr. Embedded Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$150K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Apply automotive embedded architecture principles (ISO 26262, AUTOSAR) to power electronics and monitoring applications * Develop FPGA-based control and signal processing pipelines; write low-level ...

Staff Systems Engineer Autonomy

Palo Alto, CA

$206K - $258K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience with Adaptive AUTOSAR concepts (execution management, state management, platform health management, communication management) * Experience with automotive functional safety processes (ISO ...

Staff Systems Engineer Autonomy

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$206K - $258K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience with Adaptive AUTOSAR concepts (execution management, state management, platform health management, communication management) * Experience with automotive functional safety processes (ISO ...

Staff Systems Engineer Autonomy

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$206K - $258K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience with Adaptive AUTOSAR concepts (execution management, state management, platform health management, communication management) * Experience with automotive functional safety processes (ISO ...

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Autosar information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an Autosar position?

To excel in an AUTOSAR role, candidates typically need a strong background in embedded systems, C/C++ programming, and knowledge of automotive software architectures. Experience with AUTOSAR development tools (such as Vector DaVinci or Elektrobit), familiarity with ISO 26262 safety standards, and relevant certifications are highly valued. Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are essential for collaborating with multidisciplinary automotive teams. These skills ensure robust, compliant software development that meets both technical and industry-specific standards in automotive projects.

What is an Autosar?

An AUTOSAR job involves working with the AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture) standard, which is used to develop standardized software architecture for automotive electronic control units (ECUs). Professionals in this role typically work on software development, integration, configuration, and testing of AUTOSAR-based systems. They collaborate with automotive manufacturers and suppliers to ensure compliance with AUTOSAR guidelines and improve software reusability, scalability, and interoperability.

What are the common challenges faced in an Autosar development role?

AUTOSAR professionals often encounter challenges such as integrating complex software modules from multiple vendors, maintaining compliance with strict automotive safety and quality standards, and keeping pace with evolving AUTOSAR specifications. Working with cross-functional teams from different geographic locations can also require strong coordination and communication skills. Additionally, debugging and testing in real-world automotive environments can be intricate and require a detail-oriented approach. Successfully navigating these challenges builds strong technical expertise and increases your value in the rapidly growing automotive software industry.

What are the most commonly searched types of Autosar jobs in California?

The most popular types of Autosar jobs in California are:

Infographic showing various Autosar job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 82% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 14% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Senior Embedded Software Integration Engineer

PlusAI

Fremont, CA • On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

This role will be part of the runtime team which is responsible for the entire on-vehicle AD system integration, optimization, and core feature development. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally to define and implement sensor & vehicle interface CAN integration, diagnostics in AutoSAR safety domain, etc. You will also be responsible for the new vehicle platform and actuators integration, develop tools and procedures for new vehicle bring-up, and regular travel to our partner's proving ground to do on-vehicle testing and validation.
Responsibilities:
  • Integrate CAN DBCs from different vehicle platforms and sensors into AUTOSAR communication stack
  • Maintain and fine-tune autonomous safety features implemented within the AUTOSAR stack
  • Design and implement AUTOSAR UDS and DEM (Diagnostic Event Manager) stack
  • Design and Implement autonomous software diagnostics stack and DTC codes, with event-chain based reporting capability
  • Support on-demand troubleshoot of vehicle and system related issues reported by external partners, internal testing / operations team, or diagnostic tools.
  • Support new vehicle platform integration and bring-up activities, such as flashing and configuring of sensors and ECUs, resolving vehicle integration issues, data collection, parameter tuning, etc.
  • Create and execute vehicle tests and testing plans/campaigns per internal and customer requirements.
  • Execute development tests in coordination with test management and developers.
  • Travel up to 50% of the time to support on-vehicle testing of embedded systems and autonomous driving stacks.
  • Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company's Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
  • Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.

Required Skills:
  • Masters or Phd in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proficient in C Programming
  • Self-motivated and passionate about autonomous driving
  • Willingness to travel and work in different environments, including on and around Class-8 commercial vehicles
  • Proficient in Linux and GIT development workflow
  • Knowledge of real-time operating systems and embedded software best practices, with hands-on experience in AUTOSAR
  • Familiarity with embedded SW debugging tools (Lauterbach, ISystem, etc.), Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.)
  • Clear understanding of communication protocols in automotive like CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, SPI, Ethernet, and diagnostic protocols like UDS and J1939
  • Hands-on experience in DTC / UDS design and AutoSAR DEM (Diagnostic Event Manager) implementation for Autonomous / ADAS systems, including Diagnostic Event Chain implementation
  • Understanding of different Level of SW testing and experience in building automation testing infrastructure
  • Proven teamwork, communication, analytical, and systematic working skills

Preferred Skills:
  • Familiarity with Python and C++ programming
  • Understanding of autonomous driving software stack
  • Basic understanding of different sensor concepts (camera/lidar/radar/gps/imu)
  • Basic understanding of hardware / electronics, familiar with vehicle harnesses
  • Experience with Infineon Aurix MCU and automotive high-performance SOC embedded systems

$130,000 - $180,000 a year
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