Vehicle Software Engineer

Base pay range $169,040.00/yr - $253,560.00/yr Position Overview Join us in shaping the digital future of Porsche and Porsche Digital Inc. as a Vehicle Software Engineer in our Palo Alto, CA office. Our team focuses on advancing vehicle software technologies, transforming cutting‑edge software into tailored digital experiences for Porsche customers. We combine design, engineering, architecture and integration to shape infotainment and software‑defined vehicle platforms and ensure seamless integration into Porsche vehicles. We are seeking a Vehicle Software Engineer for our multidisciplinary Vehicle Software team in Silicon Valley. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing and integrating software into Porsche vehicles, ensuring it meets our brand’s standards and customer expectations. Our mission is to combine in‑house software development and partnerships to enhance the in‑car digital experience by tailoring software to Porsche‑specific use cases. As part of a cross‑functional team, you will directly contribute to the success of our vehicle programs by developing robust, scalable systems that connect vehicles with apps, backend services, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in embedded and automotive software with a proven ability to ensure high integration quality, maintain software reliability, and deliver programs on time and within scope. The position is based in Palo Alto, CA. We work in a hybrid environment with on‑site and remote workdays. Support the build of automotive systems & applications based on (but not limited to) Android Automotive OS Contribute to vehicle infotainment systems, software‑defined vehicle platforms, electrical network architecture, Android Automotive OS and ecosystems (Android, Linux/QNX, iOS, CarPlay, Google Automotive Services) Contribute to architectural technical solutions that meet functional requirements as well as security, safety, and performance targets Collaborate with other software & vehicle engineers/teams (local and Germany) Collaborate with the cross‑functional product team (product, systems, hardware, validation, integration, cloud/backend) to ensure seamless vehicle software integration Review and iterate on software created by the engineering team, ensuring continuous high quality deliveries Support the creation of documentation for design, development processes and technical roadmap Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, or equivalent experience Experience 2+ years of software development – C/C++, Python, Java/Kotlin, including software design, code review and CI/CD 1 year of working experience in automotive software Skills & Knowledge Experience in automotive systems HW (ECUs) & SW (Linux, QNX, Android Automotive, etc.) Embedded and Real‑Time System knowledge Experience with automotive software production development and software/application lifecycles Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitrise, etc. Experience with agile, cross‑functional teams and scrum Proactive and effective communicator, adept at working with various teams and leading initiatives with little supervision Preferred Qualifications Android Auto & Apple CarPlay experience Google Automotive Services knowledge Experience in backend, cloud services, mobile applications for automotive (a plus) Experience with global teamwork and multi‑team collaboration environment Experience in vehicle architecture, networks/protocols (e.g. CAN, Ethernet) and interfaces Experience in testing, particularly unit tests, testing suites, tools & frameworks Physical Requirements Must be able to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs on occasion with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment The salary range for this role is $169,040 - $253,560. Compensation is dependent on geographic location and is determined by education, experience, knowledge and skillset. Porsche reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. Porsche is an equal‑opportunity employer and we take pride in our diversity. Employment decisions at Porsche are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Porsche does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, family and medical leave status, military status, criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 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