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Sr. Vehicle Operations & Integration Engineer

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Interview process shared
TypeFull-time
SenioritySenior
LocationSunnyvale, CA
Posted9/2/2026
Engineering

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About Us

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles. 

We develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.

About the Role:

As a Senior Vehicle Operations & Integration Engineer, you will serve as a key technical contributor supporting 42dot's vehicle fleet, vehicle laboratory, and autonomous vehicle development efforts. Reporting to the Manager of Fleet Operations, you will be responsible for the hands-on integration, validation, maintenance, and operational readiness of development vehicles used for software-defined vehicle, autonomous driving, AI, and data collection programs. This role combines vehicle integration, systems validation, fleet support, prototype development, documentation, and safety leadership. You will work closely with engineering teams across autonomous driving, perception, embedded software, infotainment, and hardware development to ensure that vehicles and test assets are safe, functional, and available for critical R&D activities.

Responsibilities

  • Vehicle Integration & Prototype Development Perform installation, integration, and troubleshooting of autonomous driving sensor suites, compute platforms, logging systems, networking equipment, and vehicle instrumentation.

  • Support prototype vehicle builds including electrical, mechanical, and software integration activities.

  • Assist engineering teams in validating new hardware and software releases prior to vehicle deployment.

  • Fabricate and install prototype brackets, harnesses, mounts, and supporting hardware for development vehicles.

  • Coordinate vehicle modifications with internal engineering teams and external upfitting vendors.

  • Prepare and maintain development vehicles used for autonomous driving, ADAS, machine learning, and perception data collection programs.

  • Deploy and validate sensors including cameras, radar, lidar, GNSS, IMU, driver monitoring, and vehicle network interfaces.

  • Support vehicle bring-up activities and system-level debugging of integrated autonomous driving platforms.

  • Ensure data collection systems are operational and calibrated before field deployments.

  • Provide field support during testing activities and vehicle demonstrations.

Qualifications

  • Support validation of infotainment systems, connectivity features, embedded software, and vehicle network communications.

  • Perform functional testing across CAN, Ethernet, wireless, and vehicle diagnostic interfaces.

  • Execute test plans and regression testing for hardware and software releases.

  • Document issues and work closely with engineering teams to support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

  • Verify vehicle functionality following software updates, hardware changes, or prototype modifications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Maintain vehicle readiness through inspections, diagnostics, maintenance coordination, and operational checks.

  • Track vehicle status, utilization, maintenance schedules, and equipment inventory.

  • Assist with vehicle deployments, logistics, charging schedules, and transportation activities.

Interview Process

  • Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring

  • The screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances.

    You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.

Additional Information

  • In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, age, photo, physical condition, place of birth, etc.) in your resume.

  • All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.

  • If you experience issues uploading your resume, please send it along with the job posting URL to recruit@42dot.ai.

  • We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.

  • Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

  • 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement

  • 42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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We envision a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system. We are spearheading the transition to SDV (software-defined vehicle) with software and AI. We are developing diverse SDV technologies that continuously provide vehicle updates and services based on data for user-centric and safe mobility. If you want to create a new future of mobility through software, AI, and automotive vehicles, check out our job openings. Come ride with us!

Private companyOtherIn the newsHiring fast
HQ
Seongnam-si, Korea, Republic of
Size501–1,000 employees
IndustrySoftware Development
Latest fundingOther · Jun 5, 2024
News
  • "App Market: Cars Are Next After Smartphones"... 42dot Completes "Open Ecosystem"
  • 42dot rolls out first over-the-air update for Gleoo AI in-car voice assistant
  • South Korea's Hyundai Motor Pours Another $213.7 Million Into Loss-Making 42dot in SDV Bet
  • Hyundai Motor to Invest KRW285.2 Billion in 42dot Co.

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