ADAS Software Validation Engineer

ADAS Software Validation Engineer –
Sony Honda Mobility of America

We invite qualified engineers to join Sony Honda Mobility of America (SHMA) as part of our Autonomous Systems team. In this role, you will validate and troubleshoot advanced driver‑assist features on our software‑defined vehicle platform, turning raw telemetry into actionable defect reports and accelerating bug‑fix cycles.

As an ADAS Software Validation Engineer, you will transform raw telemetry data into clear defect reports, triage complex field issues, reproduce them in lab and vehicle environments, and collaborate with cross‑functional global teams to support timely resolutions. The ideal candidate thrives on debugging, validation, and working across embedded systems, automotive software, and in‑vehicle networks.

• Write and debug embedded software for ADAS functions in real‑time environments.
• Conduct and support in‑vehicle and bench testing, validation, and data collection.
• Triage complex field issues by analyzing logs, isolating fault domains, and reproducing issues on benches or vehicles.
• Analyze sensor and system data logs; perform root cause analysis and recommend improvements.
• Develop tools and dashboards to streamline log analysis, telemetry review, and trend detection.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and requirements documentation.
• Collaborate with validation engineers, system architects, and global development teams to ensure high‑quality ADAS validation.
• Document clear and actionable defect reports in Jira to accelerate bug‑fix cycles.
• Ensure testing activities align with SHMA safety, compliance, and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in development and/or validation within the automotive industry.
• 3+ years of software development and/or validation experience on Linux platforms and/or embedded systems.
• Hands‑on experience with autonomous driving (AD) or ADAS technologies.
• Familiarity with sensors such as cameras, radar, and lidar.
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and defect tracking workflows.
• Ability to work on‑site in the San Francisco Bay Area at least 4 days a week.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Exposure to ADAS or autonomous vehicle validation environments.
• Experience with AWS, Open Telemetry, or log aggregation pipelines.
• Knowledge of Robot Operating System (ROS) for software development.
• Background managing or contributing to large‑scale systems development.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Japanese.

• Work Arrangement:
  Primarily on‑site in San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
• Travel Requirements:
  Occasional domestic and international travel may be required for validation or global collaboration.
• Visa Sponsorship:
  Not available for this position.

• 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 $150,000–$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,…