Salary Range: 157000 to 180000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

About Drivemode:

Drivemode is a California-based division of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. We are a small, passionate team of software product innovators helping Honda Automotive be competitive in the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle market. We build application experiences for mobile devices. Are you passionate about creating next-generation delightful digital experiences for automotive? Maybe you have worked at some notable automotive companies in this capacity? Would you like to work on new products and product categories at Honda and help Honda invent the future of automotive? Then we would like to hear from you!

Why Drivemode:

Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the Automotive market.

About this Role:

We’re looking for a hands-on Full Stack Software Engineer to help build the cloud and application services that power the next generation of Honda and Acura connected experiences. You’ll develop internal tools and engineering platforms that enable developers and QA engineers to build, test, deploy, and validate software more efficiently. Working across AWS and Google Cloud Platform, you’ll contribute to applications, backend services, APIs, automation, and cloud infrastructure that support our engineering teams.

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys solving problems across the stack, and is enthusiastic about trying new technologies. You’ll work closely with developers, QA engineers, and other engineering teams to understand their workflows, automate manual processes, and build tools that make engineering teams more productive.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain full-stack internal tools that improve developer and QA productivity
Develop web applications, backend services, and APIs using React, JavaScript, Python, and/or Node.js
Build cloud-based tools and automation across AWS and Google Cloud Platform
Integrate tools with cloud services, databases, APIs, and source control systems●
Partner with developers and QA engineers to understand workflows, solve problems, and improve engineering processes
Troubleshoot issues across the application, backend, and cloud infrastructure stack
Prototype and evaluate new technologies that improve development and testing workflows

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience developing full-stack applications and internal engineering tools
Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to continuously improve the team, product, and company
Hands-on experience with AWS and Google Cloud Platform
Experience with React, JavaScript, Python, and/or Node.js
Experience building RESTful APIs and working with SQL databases
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to write readable, maintainable code
Strong sense of ownership and willingness to learn and work across the technology stack

Nice to Have:

●Experience in the Automotive industry

EEOC Statement

Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.

Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.

About the company

Drivemode develops software that enables safer, connected driving by embedding applications and services into vehicles. It uses data science to analyze driving patterns and app usage to improve road safety and the driving experience, and it publishes data stories with an editorial team. Revenue comes from selling software, licensing to automakers, and subscriptions for updates and premium features. The goal is to help drivers stay connected safely and for automakers to offer integrated, data-informed connectivity across vehicle fleets.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$9.2M

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Honda's 2026 SDV push creates immediate demand for Drivemode's connected services expertise.
Drivemode is hiring senior analytics talent in March 2026, signaling active product investment.
Honda's global EV and motorcycle programs give Drivemode direct access to production vehicles.

What critics are saying

Honda's ASIMO OS and 2026 0 Series centralize software, shrinking Drivemode's standalone leverage.
Drivemode's X account shows no posting, signaling low brand momentum and market visibility.
If Honda internalizes UX and app development, Drivemode becomes a redundant cost center.

What makes Drivemode unique

Honda acquired Drivemode in 2019, making it Honda R&D's software and UX arm.
Drivemode focuses on Honda and Acura connected services, apps, and platforms globally.
Its software spans vehicle companion apps, motorcycle software, and connected mobility consulting.

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Flexible Work Hours

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6 month growth

58%

1 year growth

58%

2 year growth

57%

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