Software Engineer – In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI)

<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Join Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc.</span></p> <p>Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. is a proud subsidiary of Sony Honda Mobility Inc., a 50/50 joint venture between Sony and Honda, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Our American headquarters in Culver City, California, established in March 2023, is at the forefront of bringing the innovative electric vehicle, AFEELA, to the US market. AFEELA embodies the essence of "FEEL," creating an interactive relationship where people and mobility connect through advanced sensing and network technologies.</p> <p>At Sony Honda Mobility of America, we are dedicated to moving people through innovative solutions inspired by diversity. Join us in shaping the future of mobility with creativity, technology, and a commitment to excellence. Apply now to make a difference!</p> <p><u>Position Summary</u></p> <p>Sony Honda Mobility of America (SHMA) is seeking a Software Engineer, In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) to join our Engineering Development team in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, you will contribute to the development, integration, and validation of infotainment features and system components for AFEELA vehicles.</p> <p>You will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams in the U.S. and Japan to help deliver high-quality user experiences across multimedia, connectivity, navigation, and third-party applications. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants hands-on exposure to real-world automotive systems and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving product development environment.</p> <p>This role offers strong mentorship, technical growth, and increasing responsibility as you build experience within the IVI and software-defined vehicle ecosystem.</p> <p><u>Job Responsibilities</u></p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain IVI software modules, including applications, middleware, and OS components (Android Automotive, QNX, Linux).</li> <li>Debug and troubleshoot IVI software in collaboration with international development and QA teams.</li> <li>Conduct validation, performance testing, and optimization for automotive use cases.</li> <li>Support UI/UX teams to implement responsive, intuitive user experiences.</li> <li>Assist with developer support for partners contributing applications or frameworks.</li> <li>Support demo vehicle setup and conduct problem analysis with global QA and development teams.</li> <li>Participate in cross-regional activities with Japan HQ, external vendors, and partners.</li> <li>Contribute to ensuring compliance with safety standards and automotive requirements.</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;&quo