Software Engineer
$96K - $156K/yr
About the Role: As a Software Engineer, you will develop software in an automotive setting to ... Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-03-20 Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join ...
$96K - $156K/yr
About the Role: As a Software Engineer, you will develop software in an automotive setting to ... Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-03-20 Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join ...
$96K - $156K/yr
About the Role: As a Software Engineer, you will develop software in an automotive setting to ... Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-03-20 Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$96K - $156K/yr
About the Role: As a Software Engineer, you will develop software in an automotive setting to ... Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-03-20 Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$96K - $156K/yr
About the Role: As a Software Engineer, you will develop software in an automotive setting to ... Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-03-20 Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join ...
Hercules, CA · On-site
Hercules, California Duration: Long term contract As a Staff Software Engineer, you will also provide technical leadership: mentoring junior engineers, driving best practices in code reviews and ...
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Hercules, CA · On-site
Hercules, California Duration: Long term contract As a Staff Software Engineer, you will also provide technical leadership: mentoring junior engineers, driving best practices in code reviews and ...
San Francisco, CA · Remote
$144K - $190K/yr
Contract Location: Remote Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high ...
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San Francisco, CA · Remote
$144K - $190K/yr
Contract Location: Remote Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high ...
Staff Systems Test Engineer (Contract) Location: California - Onsite Contract: 12 months, with ... Review electrical drawings and support hardware/software integration. Troubleshoot electrical ...
Staff Systems Test Engineer (Contract) Location: California - Onsite Contract: 12 months, with ... Review electrical drawings and support hardware/software integration. Troubleshoot electrical ...
Hayward, CA · On-site
$143K - $286K/yr
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build enterprise-scale Marketplace platforms ... Define API contracts (REST / GraphQL) between front-end and backend services * Optimize systems for ...
Hayward, CA · On-site
$143K - $286K/yr
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build enterprise-scale Marketplace platforms ... Define API contracts (REST / GraphQL) between front-end and backend services * Optimize systems for ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$143K - $286K/yr
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build enterprise-scale Marketplace platforms ... Define API contracts (REST / GraphQL) between front-end and backend services * Optimize systems for ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$143K - $286K/yr
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build enterprise-scale Marketplace platforms ... Define API contracts (REST / GraphQL) between front-end and backend services * Optimize systems for ...
... developing Smart Contracts with Solidity or a similar platform -Experience with software ... All of our core engineers are paid in the $150,000 range or greater and we also provide our ...
... developing Smart Contracts with Solidity or a similar platform -Experience with software ... All of our core engineers are paid in the $150,000 range or greater and we also provide our ...
... developer productivity, and user experience. Establishes reusable engineering standards and ... contracts; implement data access, indexing, and structured-output patterns; partner with data ...
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... developer productivity, and user experience. Establishes reusable engineering standards and ... contracts; implement data access, indexing, and structured-output patterns; partner with data ...
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Our engineers have outsized ownership over projects, so if you're looking for increased autonomy ... contracts to increase hot wallet payment throughput. • Build smart contract platform to issue ...
Our engineers have outsized ownership over projects, so if you're looking for increased autonomy ... contracts to increase hot wallet payment throughput. • Build smart contract platform to issue ...
Contract What You'll Do: * Partner with HR, Talent & Recruiting to understand workflows, identify ... software engineering experience, with at least 6 months focused on applied AI, Generative AI, or ...
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Contract What You'll Do: * Partner with HR, Talent & Recruiting to understand workflows, identify ... software engineering experience, with at least 6 months focused on applied AI, Generative AI, or ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$100 - $150/hr
Merging contracts with their amendments to make a time series of "composite" contracts (a customer actually cried when we showed her this) [2025] Role Our software delights users, and our Frontend ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$100 - $150/hr
Merging contracts with their amendments to make a time series of "composite" contracts (a customer actually cried when we showed her this) [2025] Role Our software delights users, and our Frontend ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$151K - $227K/yr
Software Engineer II Location: 425 Market Street, Suite 2400, San Francisco, CA 94105 ... Design and validate API contracts, service interfaces, and cross-service communication patterns ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$151K - $227K/yr
Software Engineer II Location: 425 Market Street, Suite 2400, San Francisco, CA 94105 ... Design and validate API contracts, service interfaces, and cross-service communication patterns ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
They are seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain backend services and ... IAM policies, load balancers, service meshes). • Design and validate API contracts, service ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
They are seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain backend services and ... IAM policies, load balancers, service meshes). • Design and validate API contracts, service ...
San Ramon, CA · On-site
Own integrations between Salesforce and multiple enterprise platforms, defining data contracts and ... Salesforce Platform Developer or multiple advanced certifications (e.g. PD 1 / PD 2, Admin ...
San Ramon, CA · On-site
Own integrations between Salesforce and multiple enterprise platforms, defining data contracts and ... Salesforce Platform Developer or multiple advanced certifications (e.g. PD 1 / PD 2, Admin ...
Foster City, CA · On-site
$99/hr
Foster City, CA (100% In-Person / On-Site) Pay Rate: $99.26 USD / Hour Job Type: Full-Time Contract ... Software Engineer to support a leading autonomous ride-hailing company in Foster City, CA. In this ...
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Foster City, CA · On-site
$99/hr
Foster City, CA (100% In-Person / On-Site) Pay Rate: $99.26 USD / Hour Job Type: Full-Time Contract ... Software Engineer to support a leading autonomous ride-hailing company in Foster City, CA. In this ...
San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
$180K - $220K/yr
Senior Software Engineer Location: San Francisco (hybrid, 3 days in-office; NYC option depending on ... P rimarily contract or temporary work experience Compensation & Benefits * B ase Salary: $180K ...
San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
$180K - $220K/yr
Senior Software Engineer Location: San Francisco (hybrid, 3 days in-office; NYC option depending on ... P rimarily contract or temporary work experience Compensation & Benefits * B ase Salary: $180K ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$180K - $220K/yr
Senior Software Engineer Location: San Francisco (hybrid, 3 days in-office; NYC option depending on ... contract or temporary work experience Compensation & Benefits - Base Salary: $180K - $220K ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$180K - $220K/yr
Senior Software Engineer Location: San Francisco (hybrid, 3 days in-office; NYC option depending on ... contract or temporary work experience Compensation & Benefits - Base Salary: $180K - $220K ...
$61.75 - $85/hr
Around 10 years of experience as a software developer in designing & developing Mobile Phone ... Preferred Vendors This is a contract position
$61.75 - $85/hr
Around 10 years of experience as a software developer in designing & developing Mobile Phone ... Preferred Vendors This is a contract position
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $280K/yr
... contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent ... Senior Flight Software Engineer As a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded at Astranis, you will be ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $280K/yr
... contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent ... Senior Flight Software Engineer As a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded at Astranis, you will be ...
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$96K - $156K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 27 days ago
Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.
Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join us and take part in the autonomous and connected car revolution at Valeo.
About the Role:
As a Software Engineer, you will develop software in an automotive setting to create new innovative products, services, and functions related to automotive driving assistance, entertainment, eXtended Reality (XR), in-vehicle gaming, and immersive communications. You will be working as part of a cross-functional team of designers, engineers, and developers to conduct benchmarking, research and design, and ultimately, to build proof-of concepts, prototypes, and demonstration vehicles.
Responsibilities Also Include:
Develop software, software architectures, frameworks, APIs, and SDKs using the outputs of vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and Valeo sensors (cameras, laser scanners, radars, etc.) to prototype and test new use cases and user experiences advancing automotive driving comfort and assistance, entertainment, and immersive communications
Research emerging technologies across domains beyond automotive including Android Automotive Infotainment, Automotive Gaming, eXtended Reality (XR), and AI Display Smartglasses.
Brainstorm innovative new user experiences that can unleash the value of Valeo sensors for our customers
Create project software specifications from high level project goals
Follow agile development process; apply and improve development standards
Define and conduct data gathering and annotation activities to support software development and testing
Lead the design of validation tests to determine if the output of software meets project high level goals
Represent Valeo as the lead product technical expert for innovation projects
Represent Valeo as a technical expert at demonstrations and marketing events to customers and partners such as OEMs, universities, laboratories, suppliers, and startups
Lead writing patent patent applications, academic papers, and showcasing Valeo at professional conferences
Mentoring of team members and interns
What You Should Have:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical/Systems Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related field is required.
2-3+ years of work experience in the field of embedded software engineering, ideally in the automotive industry.
Strong experience in Software development using C/C++/C#
Preferred experience with component-based software frameworks like Matlab Simulink / dSPACE RTMaps
Good knowledge of writing tests, debugging , knowledge in documentation and test tools.
Preferred Experience with pipeline-based multimedia frameworks like Gstreamer
Experience with hardware drivers, like cameras is preferred
Compensation:
$96,720-$156,500
The exact salary will be determined based on a variety of factors such as years of relevant experience, education, and skillset.
Join us!
Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility.
The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicule of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!
Diversity by nature
At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents. You are looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about valeo : https://www.valeo.com
Job:
Engineering DisciplinesOrganization:
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Full timeEmployee Status:
RegularJob Type:
Permanent contractJob Posting Date:
2026-03-20Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com