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June 17, 2026

Systems Engineer - Audio/Lighting

Senior • On-site

68 - 75 USD/hr

Foster City, CA

Summary

You will be responsible for supporting systems engineering for systems such as Audio, Lighting, Charging etc. You will be leading the specification and executing of systems integration plans for vehicle-level features and deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Process product level requirements and pull together respective engineering teams to decompose into components, interfaces, dynamic behaviors, and resource consumption targets.
  • Support and review software and hardware design, implementation, and test cases.
  • Identify, document and highlight cross-functional gaps and dependencies; proactively work towards creative solutions to resolve integration issues and ensure vehicle functionality.
  • Work with test and integration engineers to ensure full test coverage is defined and implemented for software feature implementations.
  • Develop and execute vehicle integration plans, pulling together relevant sub-system components while keeping track of overall program milestones and delivery objectives.
  • Deep-dive into vehicle log data and source code if required to root-cause system-level issues and facilitate rapid issue resolution in collaboration with domain experts. Post root cause analysis, suggest changes to upstream processes and subsystems, including diagnostics and other tools.
  • Work across the company to contribute to a cohesive variant management strategy that operates efficiently, including but not limited to software build configurations and upgrade capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Engineering.
  • 5+ years work experience in systems engineering.
  • Hands-on experience debugging complex systems that involve multiple ECUs with interfaces to various vehicle sub-systems.
  • Strong understanding of automotive hardware and software concepts and development processes.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment and proactively collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to solve vehicle-level integration problems.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle safety concepts and testing-related safety procedures.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with Low Voltage sources (12V battery, Vehicle DCDC), Low Voltage sinks (Compute, vehicle motion actuators, lighting, vehicle ECUs, HVAC, etc.), Low Voltage distribution (wiring harnesses), Automotive CAN and LIN.
  • Experience with Vector tools and applications (CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe, Vflash) is preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation structure.
  • Benefits supporting professional growth and personal well-being.
  • Culture focused on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
  • California Pay Range: $68—$75 USD.