Aptiv

Principal Radar Software Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job

You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.

About the role

Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.

EmployerAptiv
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted4 Aug 2026

Summary

Aptiv is a global leader in automotive radar with millions of radars shipped to OEM customers around the world. Countless vehicles on the road today are safer due to Aptiv’s cutting-edge automotive radar technology.

The Principal Radar Software Engineer position is located in our Agoura Hills, CA Tech Center. This role will work closely with our radar algorithm and software integration teams to implement, test, and deploy radar signal processing algorithms for new automotive radar designs. The Agoura Hills team is part of the Advanced radar group within the Global Product Organization (GPO).

Responsibilities

Create, deploy and maintain radar signal-processing software and tools.
Support local and global radar teams in the deployment of radar algorithms in prototype systems
Manage and develop DevOps tools for current and new projects
Manage and implement Matlab-based radar signal-processing tools for internal customers
Manage and organize data provided by internal teams and external customers
Design rapid-prototyping systems that include real-time radar algorithms, logging and visualization
Work with vendors to test radar logging systems and troubleshoot issues
Write scripts and tools for offline data analysis, algorithm validation, and regression testing
Maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop and Software-in-the-Loop toolchains
Take ownership of software libraries and tools used by global Aptiv teams
Support internal and external customers, world-wide
Provide technical leadership in the implementation of world-class software and systems to support automotive radar development

Show full description

Must Haves (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
10+ years of hands on experience in / knowledge of:

Embedded software development
Parallel processing and multi-threading
Implementation of prototype radar signal-processing software in Matlab and c++
Working closely with radar algorithm developers
Radar signal processing fundamentals
Optimization of radar signal processing algorithms and use of DSPs or other accelerators
Logging and parsing of low-level ADC data
Troubleshooting offline and online/real-time implementations of the radar signal-processing pipeline
Integration of radar signal-processing modules into a larger perception stack
Implementation of the visualization of radar sensor data and other sensor data (lidars, cameras)
The use of revision control and best practices (git, svn, etc)

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience with ROS
CUDA experience
Knowledge of automotive CAN and Ethernet communication protocols
Experience with Azure, AWS or other cloud tools
Experience with Python

Aptiv Rewards and Advantages

Competitive compensation with bonus potential
Learning and development opportunities
Recognition for innovation and excellence
Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
Relocation assistance may be available
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Parental leave, etc.)

#LI-MG1

Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

See how well you match this job Apply on the employer’s site ↗

Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.

Staying safe while you apply

Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.

Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.

Preparing for this role with ROLIVA

Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.

Create a free workspace or log in.