Developer - Connected Vehicle

Reports to

Manager

Job grade

Deputy Manager

Location

Chennai

Job Purpose

The Connected Vehicle Developer position is part of the in-house product engineering team that has been setup to create technical differentiation and intellectual property in the domain of Software Defined Vehicle (SDV). This role will be part of the team that owns application development, support and enhancement of the Connectivity Applications for the current and future platforms.

Key Responsibilities

As a Connected Vehicle Developer, you will be responsible for development working with various stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain Android applications for use in the vehicles systems, focusing on features for connectivity, communication with Mobile and Cloud applications.

Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct unit tests and system tests to ensure applications meet quality standards and comply with automotive safety regulations. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to identify and fix defects.

Performance Optimization: Optimize applications for performance, minimizing resource consumption and ensuring smooth operation on automotive hardware

Documentation and Support: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for applications, including technical specifications and user guides. Provide technical support to internal teams and customers as needed.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with system designers, system engineers, product managers and other stakeholders to ensure applications meet customer requirements and integrate with existing vehicle platforms.

Work Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Electronics & Communications or equivalent degree

Experience

Minimum 4 years of relevant automotive experience

Proficiency in Java/Kotlin, Android Studio, and related tools

Familiarity with RESTful APIs & Websocket to connect Android applications to back-end services

GraphQL APIs, Apollo Client to connect Android applications to back-end services.

Experience in Agile Practice and application tracking tools like JIRA, Rally,etc.

Knowledge of in-vehicle systems and protocols (e.g., CAN bus, OBD-II)

Knowledge of automotive industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 26262 (functional safety