Senior Electrical Engineer: Infotainment Systems

Tensor Auto; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentive plan

Benefits program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Tensor is seeking an Electrical Engineer in San Jose, CA to design, develop, and validate infotainment hardware for automotive applications. You will work on cockpit domain controllers, audio systems, and connectivity modules, ensuring automotive-grade quality and EMI/EMC compliance.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's in EE, with CAN/LIN/MOST and automotive Ethernet experience, plus lab and PCB design tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with automotive infotainment hardware development.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols CAN/LIN/MOST/Automotive Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and validation of infotainment hardware for automotive applications.
• Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs for infotainment components.
• Conduct system-level testing and troubleshooting to meet automotive-quality standards.
• Optimize infotainment systems for performance, power, and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Stay updated on trends and propose innovative infotainment solutions.

Skills

Automotive electronics design

Infotainment systems experience

CAN/LIN/MOST/Automotive Ethernet

Electrical lab equipment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world's first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle - fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence - a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We're forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k-$400k USD)

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and validation of infotainment system hardware, including cockpit domain controller motherboard, audio systems, and connectivity modules.
• Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs for infotainment-related components.
• Conduct system-level testing and troubleshooting of infotainment motherboard to meet automotive-grade quality and reliability standards.
• Optimize infotainment systems for performance, power consumption, and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in automotive infotainment and propose innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in automotive electronics design, including digital and analog circuit design.
• Experience with infotainment systems, audio systems, or multimedia hardware development.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, MOST, and automotive Ethernet.
• Skilled in lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 26262, AEC-Q100, and EMI/EMC regulations.

Preferences

• Experience with Android Automotive or other automotive infotainment platforms.
• Knowledge of automotive display and audio system architectures.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools like Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro.
• Hands-on experience with power management design and integration for infotainment systems.
• Proficiency in hardware debugging and validation at the vehicle level.

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.