Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an experienced engineer to join the ECUs (Electronic Control Units) and Applications Team of the Infotainment Development Department
What You Will Do:
Lead engineering efforts focused on infotainment voice recognition (VR) systems, supporting the Infotainment Development (ID) Team’s technical deliverables
Contribute to the design, development, and validation of automotive voice recognition features from an OEM perspective, ensuring high performance, reliability, and seamless user interaction
Support VR development and validation from an end-to-end (E2E) perspective, ensuring seamless performance across hardware, software, cloud, and embedded components
Lead development of the North American VR platform by driving system validation efforts, including specification review, developing validation procedures, performing bench-level testing, executing in-vehicle field validation, and tracking development progress
Apply understanding of VR system architecture to diagnose issues, perform structured root cause analysis, and enhance team self-sufficiency in troubleshooting
Collect, analyze, and interpret automotive log files from infotainment systems, vehicle networks, and VR subsystems to support rigorous root cause analysis and resolution of complex performance or integration issues
Troubleshoot and optimize VR performance across various hardware and software platforms, ensuring response consistency, compatibility, and seamless human-machine interaction
Apply deep knowledge of text-to-speech (TTS), automatic speech recognition (ASR), artificial intelligence (AI)–based dialog systems, and interactive voice response technologies to improve recognition accuracy, system robustness, and user experience naturalness
Conduct competitive studies, customer clinics, and system evaluations to refine specifications, assess competing solutions, and troubleshoot interactions between VR components and other vehicle subsystems
Create, evaluate, and propose innovative VR technologies for potential implementation into Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) vehicle platforms, contributing to cost-reduction strategies and long-term technical roadmaps for Hyundai and Kia infotainment systems
Participate in interface audits, quality gate reviews, field issue assessments, and business team meetings related to VR system functionality and performance
Utilize automated VR testing toolsets and data-driven methodologies to improve testing efficiency, repeatability, and coverage under diverse operating conditions
Apply experience in speech processing, phonetics, acoustic modeling, and computational linguistics to enhance VR algorithms and support multi-language or region-specific feature development
Collaborate with infotainment software, electrical engineering, product strategy, autonomous driving, navigation, and global research teams to ensure smooth integration of VR features across vehicle systems
Collaborate closely with global R&D teams to influence and advance next-generation voice recognition roadmaps for future Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) vehicles
Contribute to the design and evolution of cloud-based or hybrid voice assistant architectures as part of connected vehicle VR strategies
Create technical reports, performance summaries, and engineering presentations for management and cross-functional stakeholders
Support organizational goals by increasing North American engineering ownership and aligning local VR development with the long-term vision established by executive leadership
Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally
What You Will Bring to the Role:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
3+ years of developing specifications and design verification test plans pertaining to infotainment platforms, including VR
1+ years of professional experience in infotainment system hardware and software design and/or its validation
Experience in the design and release of electric-related structures and components
Familiarity with embedded systems validation
Understanding of server development
Experience in executing and validating scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions
Familiarity with in-vehicle communication protocols
Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
Software development experience
Project management experience
What Hyundai Can Offer You:
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
Other Details:
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.
