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# S 102 - Senior Digital Key Engineer

- **Company:** Dorey Electric Company
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Public-Key Cryptography, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), Software Bug Management, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Google Wallet, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Interoperability, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Public Key Infrastructure, Static Timing Analysis, Wireshark, CAPL, Information Technology, Wireless Technologies, Canoe Software
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/s-102-senior-digital-key-engineer-palo-alto-ca--f770b5ce-6622-49b6-9179-b1427428ad28

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical discipline.
 * Connectivity Standards: Deep technical knowledge of the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key Architecture, including global standards for NFC, BLE, and UWB wireless technologies.
 * Analysis Tools: Proven proficiency with network and hardware analysis tools such as Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, Wireshark, BLE sniffers, and UWB/NFC protocol analyzers.
 * Timing & Debugging: Demonstrated experience troubleshooting RF communication timing constraints, signal propagation bottlenecks, and cryptographic handshake latencies.
 * Automotive Networks: Solid understanding of vehicle networking protocols including CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
 * Security Fundamentals: Familiarity with Secure Elements (SE), GlobalPlatform standards, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and asymmetric cryptography.

Preferred Skills:

 * Experience developing or testing mobile wallet integrations (Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet).
 * Hands-on background with automated hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing rigs and script development (Python, CAPL).
 * Active participation in CCC plugfests, working groups, or compliance certification programs.

## Description

Job Title - Senior Digital Key EngineerLocation - Palo Alto CAPosition Overview:Need highly skilled and analytical Digital Key Engineer to lead the implementation, validation, and debugging of next-generation vehicle access systems. Person will be responsible for ensuring seamless, secure interoperability between smartphone devices and vehicle architectures and will serve as the core technical expert for root-cause analysis, defect triage, and physical/protocol-layer timing analysis across NFC, BLE, and UWB channels, closely aligning with Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) standards.Key Responsibilities:End-to-End Implementation: Oversee the integration of CCC Digital Key specifications within the vehicle architecture, ensuring strict compliance with security and privacy requirements.Defect Triage & Root Cause Analysis: Act as the primary technical point for identifying, isolating, and tracking system defects across hardware, embedded software, and mobile application layers.Protocol & Timing Analysis: Analyze time-critical messaging sequences (ranging from BLE discovery to UWB distance bounding) using logic analyzers, protocol sniffers, and oscilloscope captures.Interoperability Validation: Test and debug communication performance variations across diverse mobile hardware platforms, operating systems (iOS/Android), and environmental conditions.Performance Tuning: Optimize physical-layer connection workflows to meet strict latency thresholds for vehicle wake-up, welcome lighting, and hands-free passive entry.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Tier-1 suppliers, internal software teams, and cybersecurity experts to address vulnerabilities and architectural bottlenecks.Technical Requirements & Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical discipline.Connectivity Standards: Deep technical knowledge of the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key Architecture, including global standards for NFC, BLE, and UWB wireless technologies.Analysis Tools: Proven proficiency with network and hardware analysis tools such as Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, Wireshark, BLE sniffers, and UWB/NFC protocol analyzers.Timing & Debugging: Demonstrated experience troubleshooting RF communication timing constraints, signal propagation bottlenecks, and cryptographic handshake latencies.Automotive Networks: Solid understanding of vehicle networking protocols including CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.Security Fundamentals: Familiarity with Secure Elements (SE), GlobalPlatform standards, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and asymmetric cryptography.Preferred Skills:Experience developing or testing mobile wallet integrations (Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet).Hands-on background with automated hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing rigs and script development (Python, CAPL).Active participation in CCC plugfests, working groups, or compliance certification programs.