Luxury electric vehicle manufacturer with embedded software and ADAS focus
Karma Automotive manufactures luxury EVs with a dual-motor powertrain and active driver-assistance systems. The tech stack reveals a mature embedded automotive architecture (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262/21434, CAN/FlexRay protocols) paired with cloud backend services (AWS, Kafka, Kubernetes), signaling integration of real-time telemetry and safety-critical software. Hiring is heavily weighted toward senior engineers (8 of 12 roles), concentrated in embedded and powertrain domains—consistent with active ADAS testing (highway assist, adaptive cruise, lane-keeping) and new vehicle launches.
Karma Automotive designs and manufactures luxury electric vehicles from its Irvine, California headquarters and Moreno Valley assembly plant. The product line includes the Revero GT flagship (dual electric motors) and the GS-6 Series (extended-range hybrid and all-electric variants). Distribution spans North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East via dealer networks. The Innovation and Customization Center, opened in 2017, handles engineering, design, and bespoke manufacturing. Current focus areas include driver-assistance system validation, powertrain integration, and cloud-connected telematics, with documented pain points around ADAS debugging, cross-functional alignment, and emissions compliance.
Embedded: Java, C/C++, AUTOSAR, CAN FD, FlexRay, MQTT. Safety: ISO 26262, ISO 21434. Cloud: AWS, Kafka, Kubernetes. Tools: Jira, Confluence, SAP, MATLAB/Simulink, Microsoft Project. Automotive protocols: OBD-II, SOME/IP.
ADAS development (highway assist, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping testing), new vehicle launches, powertrain-ADAS integration, cloud telematics backend, A-SPICE assessment support, and agile process improvements.
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