Hardware Engineering Manager

Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and rapidly growing company whose software products and solutions help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With over four million vehicles already on the road with top global OEM brands, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of automotive digital transformation. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries.

Sonatus is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with international locations in Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Korea, China, India, Taiwan and Japan. This is hybrid position at our Sunnyvale HQ location. You will report to Chief Operations Officer. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Hardware Test/Bringup Engineering Manager who will help us advance our testing environments, evaluate specifications and debug automotive electronic systems. You’ll dive into complex environments, collaborate across disciplines and help ensure our systems meet global safety standards. This role is a manager level with four direct reports.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Bring up, test, and debug automotive electronic systems with both compute and network components, drive issues to closure
• Evaluate specifications and establish optimum test method & required equipment to complete system function verification and performance characterization
• Build hardware set-up and assist in end to end software testing, document and communicate setup, debug procedures and test results with other team members
• Setup and maintain lab space, tools, and materials of a hardware R&D lab
• Responsible for inventory management of prototype devices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in board bring-up and validation of complex compute and/or network systems
• Proficient with lab equipment: power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network traffic generators (e.g., CANoe, Peak-SocketCAN, Spirent)
• Strong understanding of automotive Ethernet standards: 802.11bw, 802.11bp (10BASE-T1S, 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1), CANHS, and CANFD
• Ability to read complex schematics and design/layout simple breakout boards
• Hands-on experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Comfortable working in Linux or similar operating systems
• Familiarity with CAN dbc file formats and tools

Desired Skills

• Experience with bench-level hardware repair and debugging
• Understanding of high-speed digital design and signal integrity (RGMII, SGMII, SerDes)
• Familiarity with embedded systems: U-Boot, Yocto, and RTOS environments
• Proven ability to develop and execute test plans for complex electronic systems
• Exposure to firmware development and integration
• Experience with automotive test equipment (e.g., Vector, Intrepid)
• Proficient with JTAG tools (e.g., Lauterbach, J-Link)
• Hands-on experience with NXP and Renesas network application processors
• Prior work with silicon vendor development boards (e.g., S32G2/G3, Renesas S4, Qualcomm)
• Knowledge of automotive-grade switches (e.g., Marvell, Broadcom, Realtek)
• Understanding of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262)
• Solid grasp of automotive Electrical/Electronic Architecture (EEA)

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive compensation and equity program
• Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Unlimited paid time off per year, 15 paid holidays
• Hybrid office work arrangement/flexibility

Perk Offerings include:

• Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
• Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)
• Internet reimbursement
• Computer Accessory Allowance