Vehicle Integration Engineer: Drive-By-Wire

Tensor Auto; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tensor is seeking engineers to design and verify drive-by-wire systems for autonomous vehicles, shaping the drive-by-wire chassis and control strategy across development, testing, and deployment. You will contribute to product-grade, automotive-wire solutions in a rapidly evolving field.

The role emphasizes system-level requirements, verification planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver competitive autonomous driving hardware and software capable of mass production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above, major in vehicle engineering, electrical and electronic, computer and other related majors.
• More than 5 years of experience in the development of wire control chassis system, familiar with the application of wire control systems such as redundant braking and steering in high-level autonomous driving vehicles.
• Familiar with the working principle, performance indicators, control strategy, etc. of the drive-by-wire system.
• Familiar with automotive electrical and electronic systems, proficient in the use of relevant development and testing tools, familiar with relevant development processes, and have experience in mass production of more than two models.
• Experience in developing drive-by-wire system, and those who have performed well in autonomous driving companies are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define the functions, prepare and improve the drive-by-wire.
• Define the functional requirements of the drive-by-wire system, and design, develop and verify the related functions.
• Set and decompose the performance goals of the drive-by-wire system, and formulate verification plans.
• Develop the function control strategy, model building, simulation, testing, verification and optimization of the wire control chassis system.
• Prepare and revise the design specifications, technical standards, etc. related to the drive-by-wire system.

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—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
• Singapore
• Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

• Define the functions, prepare and improve the drive-by-wire.
• Define the functional requirements of the drive-by-wire system, and design, develop and verify the related functions.
• Set and decompose the performance goals of the drive-by-wire system, and formulate verification plans.
• Develop the function control strategy, model building, simulation, testing, verification and optimization of the wire control chassis system.
• Prepare and revise the design specifications, technical standards, etc. related to the drive-by-wire system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above, major in vehicle engineering, electrical and electronic, computer and other related majors.
• More than 5 years of experience in the development of wire control chassis system, familiar with the application of wire control systems such as redundant braking and steering in high-level autonomous driving vehicles.
• Familiar with the working principle, performance indicators, control strategy, etc. of the drive-by-wire system.
• Familiar with automotive electrical and electronic systems, proficient in the use of relevant development and testing tools, familiar with relevant development processes, and have experience in mass production of more than two models.
• Experience in developing drive-by-wire system, and those who have performed well in autonomous driving companies are preferred.

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.