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Principal Radar Software Engineer

Aptiv

Principal Radar Software Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026CA - USA, Agoura Hills

Job Description

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 systemsManage and develop DevOps tools for current and new projectsManage and implement Matlab-based radar signal-processing tools for internal customersManage and organize data provided by internal teams and external customersDesign rapid-prototyping systems that include real-time radar algorithms, logging and visualizationWork with vendors to test radar logging systems and troubleshoot issuesWrite scripts and tools for offline data analysis, algorithm validation, and regression testingMaintain Hardware-in-the-Loop and Software-in-the-Loop toolchainsTake ownership of software libraries and tools used by global Aptiv teamsSupport internal and external customers, world-wideProvide technical leadership in the implementation of world-class software and systems to support automotive radar developmentMust Haves (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Computer engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering10+ years of hands on experience in / knowledge of:Embedded software developmentParallel processing and multi-threadingImplementation of prototype radar signal-processing software in Matlab and c++Working closely with radar algorithm developersRadar signal processing fundamentalsOptimization of radar signal processing algorithms and use of DSPs or other acceleratorsLogging and parsing of low-level ADC dataTroubleshooting offline and online/real-time implementations of the radar signal-processing pipelineIntegration of radar signal-processing modules into a larger perception stackImplementation 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 ROSCUDA experienceKnowledge of automotive CAN and Ethernet communication protocolsExperience with Azure, AWS or other cloud toolsExperience with PythonAptiv Rewards and AdvantagesCompetitive compensation with bonus potentialLearning and development opportunitiesRecognition for innovation and excellenceMeaningful work that makes a difference in the worldRelocation assistance may be availableTuition ReimbursementPaid Time Off (Vacation, Parental leave, etc.)#LI-MG1Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidatesAptiv 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.

Locations

  • CA - USA, Agoura Hills

Skills Required

  • ROSintermediate
  • automotive CANintermediate
  • Azureintermediate
  • Pythonintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (degree in computer engineering)
  • 10+ years of hands on experience in / knowledge of:Embedded software developmentParallel processing and multi-threadingImplementation of prototype radar signal-processing software in Matlab and c++Working closely with radar algorithm developersRadar signal processing fundamentalsOptimization of radar signal processing algorithms and use of DSPs or other acceleratorsLogging and parsing of low-level ADC dataTroubleshooting offline and online/real-time implementations of the radar signal-processing pipelineIntegration of radar signal-processing modules into a larger perception stackImplementation of the visualization of radar sensor data and other sensor data (lidars, cameras)The use of revision control and best practices (git, svn, etc) (experience, 10 years)

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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