Senior System Integration Engineer – Autonomous Driving

Job overview

The Senior System Integration Engineer – Autonomous Driving role is onsite in San Jose, CA, with compensation of $130,000–$162,500 per year. Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America develops automotive technologies intended to enhance driving and reduce environmental impact. The engineer develops, verifies, and documents software packages for validation and verification activities, integrating ADAS software into vehicles. The work supports development and pre-production fleets through ECU integration, debugging, readiness checks, and test drives in coordination with global teams.

What you'll do

• Perform hardware and firmware integration for prototype and fleet vehicles
• debug systems and interfaces
• lead root-cause and signal-level analysis
• coordinate with international teams and partners
• develop understanding of ECU signal and software architecture
• participate in test drives
• flash ECUs, verify vehicle readiness, and document software packages for V&V activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior system integration engineer

autonomous driving

adas

onsite

san jose ca

mercedes-benz r&d north america

$130,000–$162,500/year

ecu integration

canoe

python

international travel

test drives

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• up to 15 company-paid holidays
• paid time off, sick time, and parental leave
• tuition assistance
• wellness and fitness reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires 7+ years of relevant experience, ADAS development knowledge, coding skills, automotive communication protocol experience, and international travel, especially to Germany. Relocation assistance is not provided.

About the employer

Mercedes-Benz R&D North America is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.