Engineer - Electronics

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in Chennai invites experienced engineers to join its automotive AI voice team. You will own end-to-end delivery of voice/AI features for infotainment, translate use cases into architectures, and drive integration with Alexa/Google Assistant on Android Automotive OS or Linux platforms.

You will validate performance, ensure privacy compliance, manage OTA updates, and collaborate with UX, audio, and connectivity teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in automotive connectivity, AI voice assistance and telematics domain.
• Strong background in voice assistant technologies (Alexa, Google Assistant, or similar).
• Experience with embedded systems, infotainment platforms, and automotive protocols.
• Knowledge of audio processing (AEC, beamforming, noise suppression) and wake word detection.
• Familiarity with Android Automotive OS, AVS SDK, or equivalent frameworks.
• Understanding of privacy, data governance, and regional compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.
• Candidates with strong fundamentals and aspiration to specialize in Automotive AI voice assistance will be considered even if direct experience is limited.

Responsibilities

• Support design and integration of Voice AI systems for Mahindra’s next-gen platforms (BEV, ICE).
• Own end-to-end delivery of voice/AI features for Mahindra infotainment systems.
• Translate Mahindra-specific use cases into solution architecture and technical specifications.
• Drive & review the integration of voice assistant SDKs/APIs with embedded platforms (Android Automotive OS or Linux-based systems).
• Drive functional and performance validation (latency, accuracy, robustness).
• Ensure compliance with certification standards and privacy regulations.
• Manage production readiness, OTA updates, and feature rollouts for Mahindra programs.
• Provide on-field support for customer concerns and lead root cause analysis.
• Plan and execute lifecycle management, including feature sunset and migration strategies.
• Collaborate with Mahindra cross-functional teams (UX, audio/acoustics, connectivity, data privacy).

Skills

Voice AI systems

End-to-end delivery

Embedded platforms

Android Automotive OS

AVS SDK

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics

Electrical/Computer Science background

Tools

AVS SDK

Android Automotive OS

Infotainment platforms

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Responsibilities:

• Support design and integration of Voice AI systems for Mahindra’s next-gen platforms (BEV, ICE).
• Own end-to-end delivery of voice/AI features for Mahindra infotainment systems.
• Translate Mahindra-specific use cases into solution architecture and technical specifications.
• Drive & review the integration of voice assistant SDKs/APIs with embedded platforms (Android Automotive OS or Linux-based systems).
• Drive functional and performance validation (latency, accuracy, robustness).
• Ensure compliance with certification standards and privacy regulations.
• Manage production readiness, OTA updates, and feature rollouts for Mahindra programs.
• Provide on-field support for customer concerns and lead root cause analysis.
• Plan and execute lifecycle management, including feature sunset and migration strategies.
• Collaborate with Mahindra cross-functional teams (UX, audio/acoustics, connectivity, data privacy).

Key Deliverables:

• Define end-to-end architecture for voice/AI integration (Alexa, Google Assistant/Gemini) and document feature specifications aligned with Mahindra use cases.
• Implement SDK/API integration with infotainment systems, tune audio front-end (AEC, beamforming), and deliver automated functional/performance test suites.
• Achieve first-time certification readiness for chosen ecosystem and ensure adherence to privacy, security, and regional compliance standards.
• Prepare OTA rollout plans, telemetry dashboards, and manage on-field issue triage with RCA and hotfix strategies to meet SLA targets.
• Develop migration/decommissioning plans for deprecated features, ensuring user experience continuity and data protection.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years in automotive connectivity, AI voice assistance and telematics domain.
• Strong background in voice assistant technologies (Alexa, Google Assistant, or similar).
• Experience with embedded systems, infotainment platforms, and automotive protocols.
• Knowledge of audio processing (AEC, beamforming, noise suppression) and wake word detection.
• Familiarity with Android Automotive OS, AVS SDK, or equivalent frameworks.
• Understanding of privacy, data governance, and regional compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

(Candidates with strong fundamentals and aspiration to specialize in Automotive AI voice assistance will be considered even if direct experience is limited.)

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or related field.
• Additional training or certifications in automotive connectivity, wireless communication, or AWS is a plus

General Requirements

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.

Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.

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