CareerPlan

Staff Digital Key Software Engineer

Palo Alto, CA, United StatesFull-time2026-09-24 → 2026-11-12

Core

Architect and develop embedded software for vehicle access authentication systems, including Digital Key and Key Card credentials, ensuring secure transaction authorization and remote functions.

Role type

Staff embedded software engineer (vehicle access)

Builds

Vehicle access authentication path, Digital Key functionality, and Key Card authentication flows for electric vehicles

Domain

Automotive, embedded systems, wireless connectivity

Required skills

Embedded C programming, Bluetooth, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), NFC, RF communication, C++, Python (for automation/testing), system architecture, real-time embedded platforms, cybersecurity collaboration

Preferred skills

Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) standards, vehicle bring-up, debugging, cross-functional leadership

Technologies

C, C++, Python, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC, RF, ECUs

Responsibilities

Own implementation of vehicle access authentication components, architect embedded software for Vehicle Access systems, design and maintain Digital Key functionality, develop software for wireless communication technologies, lead collaboration with systems/hardware/cybersecurity teams, define software architecture and interfaces, support vehicle integration and debugging

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with architectural leadership