Solution Engineer (Japanese Market)

The Apple Trolley
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$110,000.0 - $150,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Japanese

Tech stack

Embedded Software Software Engineering

Job description

  • We are looking for bright engineers interested in helping our customers solve complex technical issues related to Applied’s Vehicle Intelligence products
  • Our Solution Engineers have a unique mix of software expertise, domain knowledge, and execution driven mindset
  • Using these skills, our engineers work closely with vehicle and autonomy software and tools developers to ensure that Applied’s platform solutions are providing maximum impact to advance customers’ SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) and Full End-to-end AD/ADAS initiatives
  • This is an important role for the company bringing together our product and engineering expertise with our customer-centric culture
  • Engage with potential customers identified predominantly from our Japan-based Account Managers and act as the technical bridge between them and Applied Intuition engineering teams
  • Support Vehicle OS and Self Driving System engagements with major OEMs through translating customer requirements into technical solutions
  • Lead technical discussions, demos, and proof-of-concept projects with customers during early deployments
  • Track project milestones, organize technical meetings, and help ensure high-impact customer engagements move forward

Requirements

Skills & expertise Attention to detail Project management Communication skills, * Project management experience in complex projects

  • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, software engineering or equivalent
  • An acute attention to detail and an execution focused mindset
  • Strong communication skills and focus on solving customer problems
  • Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles
  • 2+ years of industry experience working with automotive OEMs or suppliers
  • Experience in interacting with end-customers as an application engineer or a developer
  • Experience working with customers and wants to grow their technical and engineering skills
  • Professional fluency in Japanese (written and spoken) to support customers and partners in the Japan market
  • Prior work in vehicle development, E/E architecture, embedded software domains
  • Familiar with the vehicle development process and possess in-depth knowledge and practical experience of functional safety required in vehicle development

Benefits & conditions

  • Health Insurance: Applied covers 100% of the cost and offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Fitness Stipend: Our wellness program supports your health and fitness goals. We pay for your trainers, gym memberships, massages, and more!
  • 401(k) Match: 50% employer matching to help you save money for retirement
  • Learning Stipend: We invest in your learning and growth by reimbursing you for educational and training expenses
  • Parental leave: 12-week, fully paid parental leave to bond with a newborn child or new adopted or foster child
  • Catered lunch, expensed dinner, on-site meals and snacks

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