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# Senior Compliance Engineer at Sonatus

- **Company:** Sonatus
- **Location:** Seoul, South Korea
- **Posted:** 2026-08-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonatus/jobs/5206573007

## Job description

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 8 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.

## About the Role

At Sonatus, we are building the "Fastest yet Safest" software for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) era. As we accelerate innovation, maintaining the highest standards of safety and security is paramount.

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Engineer to oversee our engineering compliance and quality strategy. You will play a pivotal role in balancing agile execution with automotive rigor.

In this position, you will join the Compliance Squad, serving as a key contributor of A-SPICE, Cybersecurity (ISO 21434), and Process Quality. You will collaborate with the team to help maintain quality gates for product releases.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Release Gatekeeping & Quality Approval

- Assist in maintaining quality gates for software releases. You participate in the strategy to approve product deployment based on objective quality criteria and compliance readiness.
- Review validation results from the release pipeline and external partners to ensure "Production-Ready" standards are met before final delivery.

1. Process Optimization & Cybersecurity Support

- Implement and follow a "Lightweight yet Compliant" engineering process based on A-SPICE, integrated seamlessly into Jira/Confluence/Jama workflows.
- Cybersecurity: Support the execution of ISO 21434 compliance tasks. Conduct Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA), OSS CVE and ensure security controls are properly implemented.

1. Code Quality & Static Analysis Governance

- Customer Reporting: Own the delivery of official static analysis reports to OEM customers, covering MISRA C++, RTE, CERT C++, and HIS Metrics.
- Issue Management: Prioritize code quality violations and collaborate with Engineering Squads to track "Must-Fix" issues to closure.
- Technical Defense: Lead the technical justification process for rule deviations and handle customer inquiries regarding code quality.

1. Audit Defense

- Provide technical support for external audits and compliance assessments.

## Qualifications and Experience

[Essential Background]

- Education: B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–7 years of experience in Automotive Software Quality or Systems Engineering.

[Core Competencies]

- Deep Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) AND/OR ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity).
- Static Analysis Mastery: Proficiency in managing code quality standards (MISRA C/C++, RTE, CERT C++) using tools like Coverity, Polyspace, or QAC.
- Process Expertise: Hands-on experience with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) assessment and process definition.
- Audit Experience: Hands-on experience supporting or defending external audits, including preparing evidence and technical documentation.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams to drive quality and compliance outcomes.

## Preferred Knowledge and Experience

[Certifications & Tools]

- Certifications: Certified Functional Safety Expert/Professional (CFSE/CFSP), Cybersecurity certification (CACSP), or ASPICE Assessor qualification.
- Toolchain: Proficiency in Jira/Confluence for process management and Requirements Management tools (Jama, CodeBeamer).

[Soft Skills & Bonus]

- Engineering Background: Experience as a software developer or architect is a strong plus. Specifically:
- Build & Dependencies: Familiarity with build systems like Yocto (Bitbake) or CMake to configure static analysis captures and accurately trace OSS dependencies.
- Kernel & OS Hardening: Experience with Linux Kernel configuration (Kconfig) and security hardening (e.g., SELinux, Secure Boot) to validate OS-level compliance strategies.
- System Architecture: Understanding of HW/SW interfaces (MMU, Hypervisors) to assess Freedom From Interference (FFI) mechanisms for Functional Safety concepts.
- Global Communication: Fluency in English (Written & Verbal) to communicate with HQ and global OEM customers.
- Adaptability: Ability to build and optimize processes in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

## Benefits & Perks

Benefits Offered:

- Competitive compensation and equity program
- Support 4 social insurance plans
- Family leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Hybrid office work-arrangement/flexibility

Perk Offerings:

- Complimentary lunch/dinner, snacks and beverages during on-site working days
- Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)
- Phone & Internet reimbursement
- Computer Accessory Allowance
- Annual Appreciation Gift
- Annual Health Checkup
- Support English class

Employee Engagement Offerings:

- Departmental team building and outings
- Employee Referral Program
- Culture/Employee Satisfaction Surveys - Feedback matters!
- Innovative Award Program (annual)

## About Sonatus

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Sonatus delivers an AI-powered software platform for software-defined vehicles, enabling OEMs and suppliers to reduce costs, accelerate time-to-market, and continuously improve vehicles across their lifecycle.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed)
- **Headquarters**: Sunnyvale, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Jeff Chou (CEO) and Yu Fang (CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Automotive software, artificial intelligence, software-defined vehicles (SDVs)
- **Target customers**: Global automakers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers (B2B, Enterprise)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To simplify and accelerate the digital transformation of the automobile by building AI-native software that spans the full vehicle lifecycle.

## Products & Services
- **Sonatus Foundation**: A flexible vehicle software architecture that provides the foundational platform for building and evolving software-defined vehicles.
- **Sonatus Collector AI**: Enables dynamic, intelligent data collection from vehicles to drive continuous improvements and insights.
- **Sonatus AI Director**: An end-to-end toolchain for developing, deploying, and monitoring in-vehicle edge AI models.
- **Sonatus AI Technician**: AI-powered diagnostic assistants that support pre-production testing through post-sales services.
- **Sonatus Updater**: Secure, predictable management of vehicle software updates with end-to-end traceability.
- **Sonatus Automator AI**: A no-code solution for accelerating time-to-market and enabling rapid innovation.

*All products are software/SaaS or platform-based, delivered as a combination of in-vehicle software and cloud services.*

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Technology deployed in **over 8 million vehicles** globally (as of 2025/2026) – [sonatus.com](https://www.sonatus.com/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by investors in the automotive, semiconductor, and venture capital sectors (specific names not publicly named on the website); partners with leading global automakers and Tier 1 suppliers.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion with offices in 12+ countries (USA, Canada, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, India, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Philippines); ~300 employees (Built In); actively hiring across engineering, AI, and customer success roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-native from the ground up**: Unlike legacy automotive software providers, Sonatus built its platform specifically for AI-defined vehicles, enabling deeper integration and better performance.
- **Proven scale and trust**: Already deployed in millions of production vehicles from top global OEMs, demonstrating reliability and safety in real-world conditions.
- **Full lifecycle coverage**: Spans pre-production testing, production, and post-sales services – a rare end-to-end offering.
- **Agile integration**: Collaborates closely with OEMs and Tier 1s, using agile methods that complement traditional automotive development processes.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand AI capabilities**: Continuing to develop agentic AI, data analytics, and automation tools for the vehicle edge and cloud.
- **New revenue streams**: Helping automakers unlock value-added services and business models based on vehicle data.
- **Global scaling**: Deepening presence in key automotive markets (Europe, Asia, North America) while hiring top AI and engineering talent worldwide.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven challenges**: Employees work on cutting-edge AI and automotive problems that directly impact the future of mobility.
- **Hybrid work model**: Offices in Sunnyvale, Dublin, Paris, Seoul, and more; hybrid policy typically requires 3 days in-office per week, with some roles fully remote.
- **Collaborative culture**: Described as "talented and diverse" with specialists from automotive, data centers, semiconductors, and enterprise software.
- **Growth opportunity**: Well-funded and rapidly growing company with a proven product in production, offering the stability of a mature startup with the excitement of scaling.
- **Global presence**: Multiple office hubs and remote-friendly roles across North America, Europe, and Asia provide flexibility.

## Sources
1. [Sonatus Official Website – About](https://www.sonatus.com/company/)
2. [Sonatus Official Website – Products](https://www.sonatus.com/)
3. [Sonatus Careers Page (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonatus)
4. [Sonatus Careers Page – Locations](https://www.sonatus.com/company/careers/)
5. [Built In Profile – Sonatus](https://builtin.com/company/sonatus)

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