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Software Engineering Lead

Compal USA
Goleta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

ABOUT COMPAL

We are in the business of collaborative innovation and making those ideas happen. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of notebook PCs, smart devices, data center equipment and LCD products, and automotive electronics, we take pride in bringing breakthrough design concepts to life with world class R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Innovation is in our DNA and no challenge is too big for our award-winning design teams. Unparalleled experience across a broad range of technologies translates into projects being delivered with the highest design integrity and quality. Compal has 80,000 employees across 8 countries in USA, Mexico, Brazil, Poland, India, China, Vietnam, and Taiwan to provide engineering, manufacturing, service support to our customers.

OUR CULTURE

We believe innovation happens when people do what they love and have the opportunity to grow. Compal is powered by some of the brightest talent from around the world, working together to push creative and technical boundaries on behalf of our clients and their products. Every day we strive to create an environment where people can grow and learn from each other, while receiving the support to do the best while working on what they love.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Software Engineering Lead to join our Automotive Electronic Products (AEP) team as part of CompalUSA, work based in Goleta California. A hybrid work model combining the flexibility of remote work at home with the benefits of on-site collaboration in the Goleta, CA development facility will be employed. The Software Engineering Lead will be responsible for all aspects of software engineering, including software development, integration and test, problem-solving, and team collaboration.

Major responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of design, development, prototyping and validating of infrared camera software and test software applications in support of both product development and manufacturing. Coordinate internal and external developmental resources. Execute software development tasks to meet both internal and external customer needs reporting to the Integration and Test Director. Mentor young engineers and engineering interns.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 15 years experience integrating and testing automotive safety systems
  • Education: BS in Computer Science, Robotics, or other relevant discipline
  • Expert in C, C coding coupled with effective software configuration management
  • Lead development of quality software and validation processes
  • Management of internal and external development resources to planned schedule
  • Proven track record developing and deploying quality camera software and camera related test software, e.g., camera calibration and performance measurements
  • Experience developing effective Design Verification and Process Validation test software
  • Knowledge of MIPI CSI-2, GMSL2, FPD-Link, CAN and 1000-BaseT1 camera interfaces along with tamper protection and cybersecurity methodologies
  • Agile software development experience

TRAVEL: Less than
10%

BENEFITS AT COMPAL USA (INDIANA) Inc.

  • Medical, dental vision and prescription drug insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Excellent 401k plan with matching contributions
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Company paid holidays

Compal USA (Indiana) Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to any protected status.

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