Engineering Team Manager - Infotainment

Location: Chennai, India

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Help shape the future of mobility!

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Position Overview

Dynamic Engineering Team Manager – Infotainment to lead a cross-functional software development team delivering next-generation digital cockpit and infotainment features. The role involves managing teams working across Android Automotive OS, QNX, middleware, connectivity, audio, projection, and vehicle integration domains. The manager will drive end-to-end development from architecture to validation, ensuring delivery excellence, process compliance, and exceptional user experience aligned with OEM expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage infotainment software development teams (Android, QNX, Middleware, Connectivity, Audio, Projection, System Integration).

• Own project execution, ensuring high-quality and on-time delivery of production-grade infotainment features.

• Work closely with system architects and product owners to translate requirements into engineering deliverables.

• Oversee platform bring-up, performance optimization, connectivity stability, and UI/UX consistency.

• Drive process excellence through ASPICE, Agile practices, CI/CD improvements, and metrics tracking.

• Collaborate with Qualcomm, Tier-1 suppliers, and OEM customer teams to ensure alignment on design and delivery milestones.

• Provide technical mentoring, performance feedback, and career guidance for engineering team members.

• Facilitate cross-domain issue triage and root cause resolution across platform and application layers.

• Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and certification obligations during development.

• Support vehicle-level validation, launch readiness, and post-production maintenance activities.

• Drive innovation to enhance boot time, responsiveness, audio/video performance, and projection stability.

• Represent engineering progress in program reviews, customer meetings, and leadership updates.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, or related field.

• Experience: 8–12 years in automotive infotainment software development, with at least 3+ years leading engineering teams.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of Android Automotive OS, QNX/Linux, or connected infotainment platforms.

• Experience with one or more of the following domains:

  • Projection (CarPlay, Android Auto)

  • Vehicle HAL / Connectivity / Audio engineering

  • System services, native middleware, and frameworks

• Familiarity with Qualcomm automotive platforms (SA8155/SA8295/SA6145) or equivalent SoCs.

• Good understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SOME/IP).

• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and build tools (Jenkins, Git, AOSP/Yocto build).

• Awareness of ISO 26262 (safety), ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity), and ASPICE maturity practices.

• Ability to guide teams through complex debugging using tools like adb, logcat, Wireshark, QXDM, etc.

• Experience with OEM delivery cycles, change management, and release processes.

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);

• Life  and accident insurance;

• Sodexo cards for food and beverages

• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;

• EAP Employee Assistance;

• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);

• Creche facility for working parents;

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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