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Automotive Technology Recruitment

Hiring for automotive technology roles often requires specific engineering experience or specialist knowledge of vehicle software and emerging technologies. Finding candidates with the right background can be challenging, particularly for specialized positions.
At USA Tech Recruit, we provide automotive technology recruitment for companies hiring across the US automotive sector. We focus primarily on technical positions, helping employers find professionals whose experience aligns with their requirements.

We support permanent and contract hiring, with a focus on engineering and software roles across the automotive technology sector. Our approach is tailored to each search, taking into account the technical skills and experience the position requires.

Automotive Technology Recruitment Specialisms

Automotive technology covers a broad range of engineering and software disciplines. As vehicle systems become more dependent on software, electronics and connected technologies, companies often need people with experience in highly specific areas.

Our specialists in automotive recruitment support hiring across areas including functional safety, ADAS, autonomous driving and automotive software. We can also help companies looking for engineers working across embedded systems, electronics and other technical disciplines that overlap with the wider automotive technology sector.

Functional Safety Recruitment

We recruit professionals with experience in automotive functional safety, including Functional Safety Engineers, FuSa Engineers, embedded software professionals and C++ developers. We can focus the search on the standards, systems knowledge – such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, ASPICE, HARA – and engineering experience required for the role.

ADAS Recruitment

We support ADAS recruitment for businesses hiring engineers and specialists across advanced driver assistance systems. This includes professionals with embedded systems expertise in C/C++ and RTOS, as well as those experienced with LiDAR, radar, ultrasonic sensors and camera technologies. Our searches can also cover specialists in vehicle dynamics and automotive communication, depending on the technical requirements of the role.

Autonomous Driving Recruitment

We recruit professionals across autonomous driving, including Autonomous Vehicle Engineers, Perception Engineers, Sensor Fusion Engineers, Control Systems Engineers and Mapping Specialists. As recruiters for the mobility sector, we tailor each search to the technical requirements of the project and team.

Automotive Software and Embedded Systems

We recruit for automotive tech jobs involving embedded software, C++, low-level development and automotive electronics. Our searches can target candidates with the specific technical skills and experience required for the role.

Electric Vehicle and Mobility Recruitment

Our EV engineering recruitment services cover technical roles across electric vehicle development and related technologies. We also recruit for businesses working in the wider mobility sector, where requirements may extend beyond traditional automotive engineering.

Why Work With USA Tech Recruit?

Our team-based approach brings different areas of technical recruitment expertise into the picture. This is particularly relevant in automotive technology, where developments in one field can influence the skills needed in another.

Automotive engineering increasingly intersects with areas such as embedded systems, semiconductors and robotics. Our consultants’ exposure to these related markets gives them a broader view of the technical talent landscape.

For companies hiring for automotive tech jobs, this cross-sector knowledge provides additional context when navigating a market where technologies and specialist skill sets continue to evolve.

 

 

Automotive Recruitment Success Stories

We have supported automotive businesses with specialist technical recruitment across permanent and contract roles. Our case studies show examples of the recruitment work we have carried out for clients.

Executive Hiring Success: Magna International Case Study

We partnered with Magna, a premier Automotive Tier 1 company, to recruit for high-level management positions within their R&D department. Our focused recruitment efforts resulted in the successful placement of top-tier talent to advance Magna's strategic goals. Following this success, we assisted Magna in sourcing senior engineering talent across the US and Europe.

Service provided:
Headhunting service to approach and attract talent from our client's leading competitors
Job titles:
Senior Vice President and Director level roles
Placements made:
10

What Our Clients Say

We have had the pleasure of partnering with USA Tech Recruit. After sourcing over 25 quality candidates across multiple projects in Munich and Ulm for us, they became our trusted and valuable partners. We appreciate their professionalism, efficiency, and ability to understand and fulfill both technical and cultural requirements.

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Recruitment Manager
German Tier 1 Automotive OEM

I had the pleasure of working with Liam while I was on garden leave and looking for a new opportunity in embedded software engineering. He went above and beyond to help me find the job that I aspired to. He was incredibly professional, supportive, and communicative throughout the entire process.

Liam took the time to get to know me and understand my career aspirations, which allowed him to present me with job opportunities that aligned perfectly with my skill set and goals. He was always available to answer my questions and provided valuable feedback and guidance throughout the recruiting process. I highly recommend Liam as an exceptional recruiter for anyone seeking a trustworthy and skilled professional.

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C++ Security Engineer
A Tier 1 Automotive Embedded Software Development Company

 

Automotive Technology Recruitment FAQs

1

What automotive technology roles do you recruit for?

We recruit across a range of automotive technology positions, depending on the requirements of the client. These can include:

  • FUSA Engineer
  • Functional Safety Engineer
  • Embedded SW Engineer
  • C++ Developer
  • Automotive Software Developer
  • Low-Level Software Developer
  • GPU Top-Level Verification Engineer
  • Automotive Electronics Marketing Manager
  • Senior Embedded Software Engineer
  • Formal Verification Engineer
  • Business Development Manager
  • Requirements Manager
  • Senior Control Engineer

We can also support searches for specialists working in ADAS, autonomous driving, automotive electronics and other areas of vehicle technology.

2

Do you support EV and mobility companies?

Yes. We support recruitment for companies working across electric vehicles and related mobility technologies. This includes technical hiring where candidates need experience in areas such as vehicle software, electronics, battery technology or other relevant engineering disciplines.

The requirements vary between businesses, so we build each search around the skills and experience needed for the specific position.

3

Can you find embedded automotive engineers?

Yes. Embedded software is one of the technical areas we recruit for within the automotive sector. We can search for engineers with relevant experience in embedded development, C++, low-level software and automotive systems.

For specialist positions, we can use direct headhunting to approach professionals who may not be actively applying for new roles.

4

Can you recruit automotive engineers with experience in specific tools and standards?

Yes. We support recruitment for automotive tech positions where employers need experience with specific engineering tools, industry standards, or programming languages. This may include C++, AUTOSAR, and MATLAB/Simulink, depending on the role. We use the requirements of each position companies provide to guide our search.

5

How do you find candidates for specialist automotive roles?

We use direct headhunting and established candidate networks to identify people with relevant experience. Our recruiters can approach professionals who are not actively searching for a new position, which can be particularly useful for specialist or senior roles.

We also search our existing database and use other recruitment channels where appropriate.

6

How do you assess candidates before introducing them to a client?

We discuss the candidate’s technical background, relevant experience and motivation before making an introduction. If the client includes a technical assessment as part of their hiring process, we can support and coordinate that assessment.

7

Can you recruit for both permanent and contract automotive roles?

Yes. We support both permanent and contract recruitment, with the approach depending on the requirements of the client and the position.

8

How quickly can you provide candidates?

For most roles, you can expect an initial shortlist within 5–7 working days of the brief. Permanent roles typically take 1–2 months to fill, while contract roles are usually filled within 4–6 weeks. More specialist positions may take longer depending on the seniority, technical requirements and availability of suitable candidates.

9

Do you offer automotive technology recruitment services outside of the US?

Yes. USA Tech Recruit supports automotive technology recruitment across the US, while our wider recruitment network includes European Tech Recruit and Tech Recruit. This allows us to support automotive technology hiring across different markets and locations.

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