Infotainment system SW Development

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Job Title

Senior Technical Lead/Deputy Group Manager

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Reporting

Functional reporting to : Deputy Group Manager/ Sr. General Manager

Administrative reporting to : Sr. General Manager

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Background

i) Educational Qualification

Essential:
§ B.E / B. Tech in CS/ECE

§ Minimum 60 % marks

Desirable:
§ M.Tech in CS/ECE

§ Minimum 60 % marks

ii) Experience

Minimum: 10 Year(s)

Maximum: 14 Year(s)

iii) Age Limit

Minimum: 32 Year(s)

Maximum: 36 Year(s)

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Job Role & Responsibilities

Role: Infotainment system software development, software integration with infotainment hardware, software specification creation, development coordination with supplier & internal stakeholders, software validation at bench and vehicle level, 3 rd party certification, schedule management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the in-house infotainment software development team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, UI/UX designers, and product managers, to define and achieve project objectives.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software design, development, testing, and maintenance.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and technologies in automotive infotainment and Android platforms.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to meet project milestones.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and support to ensure professional growth.
• Interface with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders to align development efforts with market needs and company goals.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to software and cybersecurity.
• Champion the integration of advanced features such as voice recognition (cloud and native), navigation, connectivity, and personalized services into infotainment systems.
• Creation of Request for Information (RFI)/Request for Quotation (RFQ)
• Control Spec/Hardware spec/Software spec
• Write, review and execute test cases
• Study of competitors models to identify new features and study for its deployment in MSIL models
• Coordination with allied business partners for development of Infotainment & deployment in multiple models
• Schedule management in-line with vehicle schedule

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Competency Requirements

Technical/ Functional:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in infotainment and Android software development, with a proven track record in the automotive industry.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating software development teams.
• Expertise in Android OS, application development, and the automotive software development process.
• Familiarity with modern software development tools and methodologies, such as Agile and DevOps.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of industry standards like Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), GENIVI, and relevant safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Profound experience in Electrical & Software design & development
• Hands on experience in development of Electrical/Electronic components with business partners
• Good understanding on Hardware & Software architecture, OS (AAOS, Linux), HW components (SoC, Memory...), Interface with other vehicle ECUs (DCM, BCM, IPC..)
• Hands on experience of Infotainment CAN stacks, OTA, Hypervisor, functionality implementation
• Hands on experience in creating Requirement requirements for Infotainment (BT, Wi-Fi, Voice Assistant, HMI etc.) from end customer’s perspective
• Profound knowledge on infotainment peripheral parts [Mic, Antenna, Speakers etc.]
• Profound experience for 3rd part certifications (Wireless Android Auto, CarPlay, Alexa).
• Hands on experience in testing infotainment parts at bench & vehicle level
• Familiarity with modern software development certifications like ASPICE, CMMI levels etc.
• Hands on experience of bug identification & resolution for Electrical & Software issues
• Should have a natural zeal to understand technology trends in various cross-functional domains such as consumer electronics etc.

Desirable

• Experience in creating automated HIL script for bench level evaluation

Behavioral

§ Positive attitude & Proactive nature

§ Effective team player

§ Good communication and presentation skills

§ Can take calculated risks in the benefit of MSIL

§ Can strive for achieving win-win situation with internal & external customers

§ Study industry trends (global and domestic) and apply it in work-area

§ Co-ordinate department activities and represent department / MSIL in forums