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Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an engineer to join the Production Application Team of the Infotainment Software Department, which undertakes various innovation projects related to infotainment and UI (user interface)/UX (user experience) systems software development efforts concerning the next generation of vehicle software architecture for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles, as well as the production application of software features and service contents

• Plan and design automotive infotainment features and define engineering specs
• Develop user interface, user experience, and wireframes concerning infotainment features
• Investigate customer needs and requirements and create technical specs based on investigation results
• Design automotive head-unit screens and wireframes of infotainment features by reflecting user needs into head-unit operation specs from a user-centered design perspective
• Design infotainment contents and UX for the application of user-friendly and easy-to-understand instructions and button labels for infotainment interfaces
• Conduct user acceptance tests and identify improvement items
• Work with other software development teams such as Vehicle Control Software, Autonomous Driving Software, Autonomous Development, Electronic Development, and Infotainment Development to support new infotainment feature concept development and POC creation efforts 
• Collaborate with internal/external project partners, such as content providers, prototyping services, university labs, and tech suppliers, on UI/UX-related items
• Conduct competitor system benchmarking, industry technology sensing, and trend analysis on UI/UX-related items
• Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, human-computer interaction, industrial engineering, or a related discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in the automotive infotainment field
  • Understanding of engineering spec definition: SRS, SAD, SDD, and wireframe
  • Familiarity with Figma
  • Knowledge of graphic interface design principles, particularly concerning design elements
  • Understanding of human factors and ergonomics for touch-based infotainment interface design efforts
  • Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
  • An ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
  • Good communication skills and an ability to develop/maintain positive relationships with tech experts from the R&D Center and internal counterpart teams

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in computer engineering, computer science, human-computer interaction, industrial engineering, or a related discipline
  • UI/UX developer or engineer experience in HMI application programing, system programing, and/or embedded system development concerning automotive infotainment systems, E/E systems, and/or consumer electronics or relevant products.
  • Work portfolio that demonstrates design experience with touch-based interface(s)
    • Experience with 12" to 24" LCD screens for car driving contexts is preferred
  • Experience in production software lifecycle: requirements, system design, development, maintenance, and release readiness for embedded software for vehicle systems
  • Familiarity with embedded operating systems: Android, Linux, open-source software, QNX, and Yocto 
  • Working knowledge of vehicle communication network systems (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.) and instrumentation/operation of data acquisition systems, such as ETAS/INCA and Vector/CANoe
  • Understanding of modern techniques in at least one of the following fields: machine learning, deep neural networks, natural language processing, or voice/speech recognition
  • Knowledge in Agile, Waterfall, DevOps development processes and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo

• Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
• 100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
• Competitive Salaries
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Flexible Work Hours

• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
  • HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.