What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Engineer, New Graduate position at sonatus?
Join a high-performing team at Sonatus that’s redefining what cars can do in the era of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV).
At Sonatus, we’re driving the transformation to AI-enabled software-defined vehicles. Traditional automotive software methods can’t keep pace with consumer expectations shaped by the mobile industry—where features evolve rapidly, update seamlessly, and improve continuously. That’s why leading OEMs trust Sonatus to accelerate this shift. Our technology is already in production across more than 5 million vehicles on the road today and rapidly expanding.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with 250 employees worldwide, Sonatus combines the agility of a fast-growing company with the scale and impact of an established partner. Backed by strong funding and proven by global deployment, we’re solving some of the most interesting and complex challenges in the industry. Join us and help redefine what’s possible as we shape the future of mobility.
Sonatus is seeking a highly motivated AI Engineer, New Graduate to join our team and help us accelerate software innovations for next-generation AI driven software-defined vehicles. We are passionate about putting our customers first and creating products that solve real-world problems.
Applications will be open until Monday, March 16th and interviews could start immediately after the submission of an application. This a temporary role that runs for approximately 12 weeks with a projected start date in early June.
Please note that we are only considering candidates who graduated in Spring 2026 and are local to the Bay Area, as this role follows a hybrid schedule with three in‑office days per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
Based on project priorities, the engineer may work in one or more areas, including but not limited to:
- Evaluate and compare state of art researches, technologies and solutions
- Evaluate and compare open-source tools and technologies
- Explore optimal approaches to various problems
- Implement and evaluate solutions to specific problems
Qualifications and Experience
- Must have graduated in Spring 2026 with a BS, MS, or PhD degree in any fields related to science, applied science, or engineering
- Strong software development fundamentals, hands on coding skills, and ability to use AI coding tools effectively
- Results-driven with a positive can-do attitude and excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Must be local to the bay area, or willing to relocate, and come into office 3 days/week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)
Sonatus Perks include:
- Complimentary lunches, snacks and beverages during on-site working days
- Hybrid office work arrangement
- Computer accessory allowance
- 15 paid holidays
The posted salary range is a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate of what Sonatus ("Company") could reasonably expect to pay for a base salary for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The Company reserves the right to modify this range in the future, as needed, as market conditions change.
Pay range for this role
$20 - $30 USD
Salary : $20