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# Principal Radar Software Engineer

- **Company:** Aptiv
- **Location:** Agoura Hills, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Engineering, DevOps, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rapid Prototyping Process, Regression Testing, Signal Processing, Data Logging, Multithreading, Parallel Computation, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Software Library
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/aptiv/principal-radar-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
 * 10+ years of hands on experience in / knowledge of:
 + Embedded software development
 + Parallel processing and multi-threading
 + Implementation of prototype radar signal-processing software in Matlab and c++
 + Working closely with radar algorithm developers
 + Radar signal processing fundamentals
 + Optimization of radar signal processing algorithms and use of DSPs or other accelerators
 + Logging and parsing of low-level ADC data
 + Troubleshooting offline and online/real-time implementations of the radar signal-processing pipeline
 + Integration of radar signal-processing modules into a larger perception stack
 + Implementation of the visualization of radar sensor data and other sensor data (lidars, cameras)
 + The use of revision control and best practices (git, svn, etc)

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications)

 * Experience with ROS
 * CUDA experience
 * Knowledge of automotive CAN and Ethernet communication protocols
 * Experience with Azure, AWS or other cloud tools
 * Experience with Python

## Description

* Create, deploy and maintain radar signal-processing software and tools.
 * Support local and global radar teams in the deployment of radar algorithms in prototype systems
 * Manage and develop DevOps tools for current and new projects
 * Manage and implement Matlab-based radar signal-processing tools for internal customers
 * Manage and organize data provided by internal teams and external customers
 * Design rapid-prototyping systems that include real-time radar algorithms, logging and visualization
 * Work with vendors to test radar logging systems and troubleshoot issues
 * Write scripts and tools for offline data analysis, algorithm validation, and regression testing
 * Maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop and Software-in-the-Loop toolchains
 * Take ownership of software libraries and tools used by global Aptiv teams
 * Support internal and external customers, world-wide
 * Provide technical leadership in the implementation of world-class software and systems to support automotive radar development


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