IVI Feature Development Leader in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan; Work type: On-Site; Full-time; Industry: ICT; Information Technology & Services

Job Title: IVI Feature Development Leader

Role Overview:

As a resident engineer for a customer, you will lead the development of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) functions, including media, radio, connectivity, HVAC, navigation, and HMI control.
You will manage product development through coordination with on-site (domestic) and offshore (overseas) functional development teams, ensuring timely delivery and integration of all deliverables.
You will also act as a technical liaison between the client and our client’s company UX/UI design, system design, and software development teams.

Business Content / Responsibilities:

IVI Feature Owner: Lead the development of IVI features including media, radio, connectivity (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi), HVAC, navigation, voice, and app frameworks.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Support: Serve as the primary technical liaison between the customer, Tier 1 supplier technical teams, and our client's company internal cross-functional teams to drive product development.
Team Leadership: Coach and mentor functional team members, assign tasks, conduct design reviews, and perform coding reviews across multiple software domains.

Development Planning & Implementation:

Create and maintain development plans for various functions.
Establish delivery roadmaps for milestones.
Identify remaining tasks, manage schedules, and provide regular progress reports to the customer.
Problem Solving: Work with internal and external stakeholders to prioritize and resolve product bugs and issues.
Innovation & Optimization: Utilize the latest IVI platforms to improve system performance, enhance user experience (UX), and differentiate products.

Application Conditions

Requirements — Must Have:

Experience and knowledge in the design and development of in-vehicle infotainment systems, their functions (audio, video, navigation, connectivity, etc.), and automotive standards.
Experience designing and developing software application specifications for infotainment systems.
Hands-on experience with CarPlay, Android Auto, and application certification processes.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity and OTA frameworks.
Participation in design reviews (verifying compliance with specifications and user requirements).
Ability to decide specifications and document implementation guidelines.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of diagnostic tools and protocols (CAN, CANalyzer, CANoe, UDS).
Knowledge of intra-ECU and inter-ECU communication.
Knowledge of fail-safe analysis.

Language Skill:

Treatment & Benefits:

Salary increase once a year
Contract employees: Salary reviewed at renewal
Overtime pay
Complete social insurance coverage:
Employees' pension insurance
Health insurance (TJK: Tokyo Information Service Industry Health Insurance Association)
Employment insurance
Workers' accident compensation insurance
Health checkups (including dependents, comprehensive exams, gynecological checkups, etc.)
Retirement age: 65
No retirement age for positions
Possible continuation as a consultant after retirement
In-house training system (online)
3-month trial period (no change in work or benefits)
Passive smoking prevention measures: No smoking indoors

Holidays & Leave:

Note: Holiday schedules may vary depending on the client company. Most client companies are major manufacturers, offering ample annual leave.

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