Infotainment System SW Development Professional

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, 3rd 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 maintece.
• 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

• bachelors or masters 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 (eg, 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

• 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