Practice Lead ( Software Defined Vehicles)

SDV Practice Lead

About the Role

Are you a passionate leader with a deep understanding of the automotive industry and a finger on the pulse of cutting-edge digital technologies? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a proven track record of driving results? If so, then we want to hear from you! We are searching for an exceptional leader to grow our SDV team. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in shaping the future of in-vehicle experience, leading a team of talented engineers and designers to develop innovative and user-centric solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of digital cockpit / SDV / HPC strategies, ensuring alignment with overall product vision and business goals involved with global travel & client acquisitions.
• Recruiting, Developing & Managing a team of engineers and designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve optimal performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, marketing, and sales, to ensure seamless integration and successful product launches.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in the automotive and digital landscape, identifying opportunities for innovation and competitive differentiation.
• Represent eInfochips at different forums
• Drive the development of new features and functionalities for the digital cockpit, ensuring a superior user experience and maximizing value for customers.
• Manage project budgets and timelines effectively, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

Desired Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in electronics engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, ideally with a focus on embedded systems or automotive technology
• 12-20 years in OEMs or Tier one suppliers designing, developing, the digital cockpit environments in automobiles.

Desired Skills:

Automotive Electronics /Embedded: Proficiency Skills

• Automotive Infotainment/Cluster/Display SW development, Automotive SOCs and Microcontrollers, CAN/LIN/Ethernet, Automotive Diagnostics, AUTOSAR/GENIVI/OSEK, GDB/JTAG-Debugger/BDI/Lauterbach,
• HMI tools: Unity/Kanzi/CGI Studio/Altia, Vulkan
• HMI development for automotive cockpit applications
• HAL/System Service/Kernel, boot/performance optimization, system hardening, customizations, IPC, CPU/Memory/Network
• Infotainment Embedded SW development, Audio, Connectivity Stack Integration,
• Infotainment System and E/E architecture experience, telematics, FOTA and A-OTA concepts IoT/wireless protocols
• Virtualization (L1, L2, L3, L4), xIL development and integration (MIL, SIL, HIL), Simulation Tools (Plant and environment modeling), Lifecycle management , Test Automation , CI/CD Toolchain, SW/ Platform Debug, Programming Basics

Automotive Software: Skills as added advantages.

• Basic skills: C/C++/Java/Python/C#/React Native
• Experience in Program/Project management, Customer management
• OS: Linux/Android/QNX/Integrity
• Build make, PM tools: Git/Gerrit/Jenkins/JIRA
• Process: Apsice, Agile
• Camera algorithms (Interior Camera, Driver Monitoring System, Front Facing Camera), AR/VR/XR technologies
• Scripting languages (Python, MATLAB)
• Experience in OpenGL, OpenGL ES, GLSL, HLSL,3d Shaders, GUI/Graphics frameworks, optimization of application boot-up time and performance such as such as Frozen frames, Slow rendering issues, crashes, and ANRs.
• 2D and 3D mathematical concepts (linear algebra, matrix multiplication, quaternions, etc.), game engine concepts such as lighting, shaders, materials, meshes, scripting, etc.