At Sonatus, we’re driving the transformation to AI-enabled software-defined vehicles. Traditional automotive software methods can’t keep pace with consumer expectations shaped by the mobile industry—where features evolve rapidly, update seamlessly, and improve continuously. That’s why leading OEMs trust Sonatus to accelerate this shift. Our technology is already in production across more than 9 million vehicles on the road today and rapidly expanding.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with 250+ employees worldwide, Sonatus combines the agility of a fast-growing company with the scale and impact of an established partner. Backed by strong funding and proven by global deployment, we’re solving some of the most interesting and complex challenges in the industry. Join us and help redefine what’s possible as we shape the future of mobility.
Role Summary
Sonatus is looking for a Software Developer to join our Vehicle Applications team in Dublin, Ireland. In this role, you’ll design and build high-performance, data-driven applications that run on edge computing platforms inside vehicles. You’ll collaborate across teams to deliver robust software solutions that drive the future of connected and software-defined vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop robust, high-performance data applications for edge computing systems in vehicles.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code.
- Implement and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Debug, diagnose, and resolve complex issues.
- Collaborate closely with other developers, QA, DevOps, and engineering teams of our customers and partners throughout the development lifecycle.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience contributing to production-grade software systems.
- Independent proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or newer), with evidence of knowledge in multi-threading, concurrent programming & unit / integration testing.
- Exposure to software development on Linux platforms.
- Familiarity with build systems such as CMake, Bazel, or equivalents.
- Operational knowledge with operating systems, data structures, and algorithms.
- Strong debugging and problem solving skills.
- Experience with Python and shell scripting for automation or tooling.
- A collaborative mindset.
- Motivated by delivering high-quality software and validating it in a real-world automotive environment.
Preferred
- Experience with automotive software development on Linux or Android platforms.
- Understanding of automotive communication protocols like CAN, Ethernet, MQTT, and TCP/IP.
- Exposure to edge computing, connected vehicle platforms, or real-time systems.
- Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive compensation and stock option offerings
- Time off (national holidays and statutory annual leave provisions apply)
- Health care plan (Medical, dental)
- Income protection and Life insurance benefits
- Pension plan
- Fitness Allowance
- Phone & internet reimbursement
- IT Equipment allowance
- Snack and drinks in office