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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Valeo North America, Inc.
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $96,720.0 - $156,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Component-Based Software Engineering, Application Frameworks, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, DSpace, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Software Architecture, Simulink, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4e06eaf3-a9a5-4032-ae6a-71763dd8e1ad

## About the Role

* 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, The exact salary will be determined based on a variety of factors such as years of relevant experience, education, and skillset.

## Description

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., * 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


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