Senior Software and System Development Engineer I

As a Senior Software and System Development Engineer I at Honda, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining digital tools to improve engineering efficiency and automation. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, delivering solutions for workflow automation, and supporting digital transformation initiatives. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least three years of industry experience. Required skills include expertise in Python and JavaScript, experience with automation tools, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred qualifications include experience with Power Platform, Share Point APIs, C++/Java, CAD software, and AI/LLM solutions. The position is onsite, with occasional remote work and up to 10% travel. Visa sponsorship is not available. As a Senior Software and System Development Engineer I at Honda, you will play a pivotal role in developing, deploying, and supporting digital solutions that enhance engineering efficiency and drive innovation within the Interior Development Division. This position focuses on automating workflows, improving data-driven decision-making, and reducing development lead times. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital tools, create technical documentation, and support user adoption. Honda offers a competitive base salary, paid overtime, regional bonuses, industry-leading benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, relocation assistance, and various wellbeing and career development programmes. Join Honda to help shape the future of mobility and engineering.

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

• As a digital tools engineer, you will develop, deploy, and support digital solutions that improve engineering efficiency, automate repetitive activities, enhance data-driven decision making, and reduce development lead time across the Interior Development Division.

Key Accountabilities

• Digital Solution Development
  Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve digital tools using modern software development practices. Deliver solutions that automate engineering workflows, reduce manual effort, improve engineering quality, and shorten development cycle time.
• Examples: Layout check automation, drawing quality checks, specification validation, cost analysis automation, PIC dashboards, resource planning tools, knowledge retrieval agents
• Stakeholder Engagement & Deployment
• Collaborate across multiple departments with engineers, technical leaders, digital transformation teams, and end users to identify opportunitiesNM1.1, gather requirements, perform user acceptance testing, deploy solutions, and ensure successful adoption.
• Documentation & User Enablement
• Create technical documentation, support materials, training content, and user guides necessary for deployment, maintenance, and long-term sustainability NM2.1of digital solutions.
• Project Management
• Lead or support digital tool projects by defining scope, maintaining schedules, coordinating activities, tracking progress, and communicating status to stakeholders.
• Personal Development
  Proactively identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, evaluate emerging technologiesNM3.1 digital resources and technologies, and expand technical expertise through self-development, training, and industry best practices.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• A Bachelors level degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Information Systems / Information Technology, / Mechanical, Aerospace / Automotive Engineering; or equivalent combination of academics relevant industry experience
• At least 3 or more years of relevant industry experience
• Other preferred experience:
  o Developing engineering automation tools
  o Power Platform
  o Working with Share Point APIs
  o Applying AI/LLM solutions
  o Developing dashboards and analytics
• Must have scripting expertise in Python and JavaScript
• Highly desired -- software development expertise in OOP (e.g.
• C++ / Java)
• Microsoft ecosystem: PowerApps (PowerBI, Power Automate), Co Pilot Studio
• Sharepoint Governance and Site Administration skills
• Past experience with configuring tools and templates for CAD software (CATIA V6 preferred)
• Desirable: Data and AI: AI-assisted development, LLMs, Data modelling, API integration
• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to understand product development and engineering data workflows
• Aptitude for studying mechanical design

Workstyle

• This is an onsite job. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval.
• Travel requirements: ~ 10%
• Overtime (0 ~ 5 hrs / workweek) or, as required

Visa sponsorship issues

• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve digital tools using modern software development practices.
• Deliver solutions that automate engineering workflows, reduce manual effort, improve engineering quality, and shorten development cycle time.
• Collaborate across multiple departments with engineers, technical leaders, digital transformation teams, and end users to identify opportunities, gather requirements, perform user acceptance testing, deploy solutions, and ensure successful adoption.
• Create technical documentation, support materials, training content, and user guides necessary for deployment, maintenance, and long-term sustainability of digital solutions.
• Lead or support digital tool projects by defining scope, maintaining schedules, coordinating activities, tracking progress, and communicating status to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, evaluate emerging technologies, and expand technical expertise through self-development, training, and industry best practices. Skills
• At least three years of relevant industry experience is required.
• Experience developing engineering automation tools is preferred.
• Proficiency with Power Platform, Share Point APIs, and applying AI/LLM solutions is highly desired.
• Expertise in Python and JavaScript scripting is required.
• Software development expertise in OOP languages such as C++, Java, or similar is highly desired.
• Familiarity with Microsoft ecosystem tools including PowerApps, PowerBI, Power Automate, Co Pilot Studio, and Share Point Governance and Site Administration is preferred.
• Experience configuring tools and templates for CAD software, with CATIA V6 preferred, is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes is required.
• Ability to understand product development and engineering data workflows is necessary.
• Aptitude for studying mechanical design is preferred. Education
• A Bachelor’s level degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Automotive Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant industry experience.