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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer - Embedded Systems & Security - **Company:** Karma Automotive LLC - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), Microsoft Azure, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Data Transmissions, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Integrated Development Environments, Industry Standard Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Office Suite, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Cloud Services, ISO/IEC 15504, Service Discovery, Simulink, Smart Devices, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Rust (Programming Language), Data Logging, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Software Security, Safety Critical Systems, Cyber Threat Analysis, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Data Analytics, Restful APIs, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_438f10d693711ee33922a116037c2798 ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer - Embedded Systems & Security to join our automotive engineering organization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in both cloud-based microservices architectures and embedded automotive systems, with a strong understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262) and an emphasis on cybersecurity (ISO 21434) standards. This role bridges vehicle-side embedded control systems with cloud and edge computing services, helping define and implement next-generation Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with experience in software development environments, particularly within the automotive sector, and has a solid understanding of A-SPICE and Agile methodologies. * Be part of an innovative team shaping the next generation of Software-Defined Vehicles. * Work across the full vehicle software stack-from embedded ECUs to cloud infrastructure. * Collaborate with industry-leading experts in automotive architecture, AI/ML, and cloud systems., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. * 10+ years of experience in software architecture or systems engineering within automotive or embedded domains. * Proven experience in both cloud-native software development (microservices, containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, RESTful APIs) and low-level embedded development (C/C++, AUTOSAR, RTOS, bootloaders, CAN/Ethernet). * Strong understanding of distributed systems, data communication protocols, and service discovery. * Hands-on experience designing or validating safety-critical systems under ISO 26262 (ASIL-B or higher). * Formal training in ISO 21434 or equivalent cybersecurity frameworks for connected vehicles. * Experience with DevOps, container orchestration, and secure software deployment pipelines. * Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, Java, Rust, or Go)., * 3+ years leading cybersecurity architecture and process practices with adherence to U.N. R155/R156 * Experience with zonal architectures, service-oriented automotive platforms, or vehicle-cloud synchronization. * Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud automotive solutions. * Understanding of vehicle diagnostics (UDS/DoIP), OTA update frameworks, and data logging/telemetry systems. * Knowledge of AUTOSAR Adaptive, ASIL decomposition strategies, and cybersecurity threat modeling. * Experience with Simulink, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or system simulation environments. * Excellent communication and documentation skills for cross-domain collaboration., * Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc. * Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation). * Ability to frequently walk or move - to regularly move about inside the office. * Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office. * Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop. * Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time. Ability to stand for occasional periods of time. * Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds. ## Description * Ensure architectural alignment with ISO 21434 cybersecurity principles * Lead cybersecurity initiatives, own the cybersecurity management system * Define and evolve the end-to-end software architecture across vehicle and cloud platforms, covering edge devices, embedded ECUs, zone controllers, and cloud services. * Design and guide implementation of microservice-based architectures for data analytics, OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, diagnostics, and connected vehicle features. * Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software teams to ensure scalable, modular, and safe system integration. * Lead architecture reviews and define software interfaces, service APIs, and communication protocols (e.g., SOME/IP, DDS, MQTT, REST/gRPC). * Mentor cross-functional engineering teams on architecture best practices, design patterns, and code quality standards. * Evaluate and integrate third-party technologies, frameworks, and toolchains to improve platform capabilities. * Support model-based system design, safety analysis, and traceability of requirements to implementation. * Other duties, as assigned.