Join a hands-on integration engineering team focused on making complex hardware and software systems work reliably in a fast-paced vehicle development environment. This onsite role in Foster City supports the deployment, debugging, testing, and stabilization of next-generation compute, sensor, and networking systems used for autonomous vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting efforts to identify, isolate, and resolve issues across hardware, firmware, and software systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering partners to drive technical issues through root cause analysis and resolution.
• Support vehicle assembly, bring-up, and manufacturing activities by defining test plans and validation requirements.
• Develop and improve test automation, debugging workflows, and internal analysis tools to strengthen coverage and efficiency.
• Create and refine processes and operational workflows that help improve fleet stability and day-to-day system reliability.
• Provide feedback to engineering teams to support future product improvements and design enhancements.
• Work onsite five days per week and travel within the Bay Area as needed.

Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving hardware, firmware, and software.
• Working knowledge of hardware interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, USB, UART, LIN, I2C, and SPI.
• Experience using testing and debugging tools to diagnose system behavior and improve reliability.
• Ability to develop requirements-based test cases and support validation planning.
• Proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git and other software debugging tools.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as Polarion or JIRA.
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with microcontroller-based systems.
• Exposure to high-speed signals, sensing technologies, power electronics, Bluetooth, LTE, or NFC.
• Knowledge of schematic design, PCB layout, or electrical characterization equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We encourage candidates of all identities and abilities to apply and welcome applicants who are passionate about contributing to an equitable and collaborative environment.