Wireless Software Lead

Proven Recruiting

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401(k) match
Generous PTO
Professional development
Wellness programs
Paid volunteer time

Job summary

Proven Recruiting in the Bay Area is seeking a Wireless Software Lead to drive a high-profile C-V2X program, combining hands-on embedded development with technical leadership.

You will own development across Linux/RTOS, work with stakeholders in Lund, Sweden, and coordinate across connectivity, security, and cloud integration while delivering production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of hands-on embedded C/C++ development across Linux and/or RTOS environments.
  • Proven technical leader who still enjoys coding, debugging, integration, and solving complex problems.
  • Strong background in C-V2X, LTE/5G, vehicle connectivity, wireless systems, or connected vehicle platforms.
  • Confident communicator who can lead customer discussions and work seamlessly with global engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Take technical ownership of a high-profile connected vehicle program for a major Bay Area customer.
  • Serve as the key technical bridge between the customer and Sigma’s engineering team in Lund, Sweden.
  • Stay hands-on across development, vehicle integration, debugging, validation, and production delivery.
  • Drive requirements and execution across C-V2X, connectivity, security, ADAS interfaces, and cloud/backend integration.

Skills

Embedded C/C++
Technical leadership
C-V2X knowledge
Wireless systems
Customer engagement

Tools

Linux
RTOS

Job description

Wireless Software Lead (C-V2X / Connected Vehicle Systems)

Bay Area, CA - $160,000-$190,000

Join a global engineering team developing next-generation C-V2X technology that connects vehicles with other vehicles, infrastructure, and connected devices.

This highly visible role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, giving you the opportunity to lead a critical customer program, work directly with client stakeholders, and help bring cutting-edge connected vehicle technology to production.

Who you are:
  • 10+ years of hands-on embedded C/C++ development across Linux and/or RTOS environments.
  • Proven technical leader who still enjoys coding, debugging, integration, and solving complex problems.
  • Strong background in C-V2X, LTE/5G, vehicle connectivity, wireless systems, or connected vehicle platforms.
  • Confident communicator who can lead customer discussions and work seamlessly with global engineering teams.
What you’ll do:
  • Take technical ownership of a high-profile connected vehicle program for a major Bay Area customer.
  • Serve as the key technical bridge between the customer and Sigma’s engineering team in Lund, Sweden.
  • Stay hands-on across development, vehicle integration, debugging, validation, and production delivery.
  • Drive requirements and execution across C-V2X, connectivity, security, ADAS interfaces, and cloud/backend integration.
Why work here:
  • Build something that matters — help shape the technology foundation supporting 20+ operating companies and continued nationwide growth.
  • Get real executive visibility — work directly with senior leadership on high-impact enterprise transformation initiatives.
  • Make an impact at scale — your work will support operations serving 100,000+ clients and 130,000 caregivers across all 50 states.
  • Be rewarded for your impact — comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) match, generous PTO, professional development, wellness programs, and paid volunteer time.

The expected range for this role is $160,000-$190,000 per year.

We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community.

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