Function Owner

UST; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Chennai seeks a technically proficient engineer to own one or more infotainment software functions, ensuring requirements are met and changes tracked. You will design test specs, manage defects, and report progress across milestones in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in EE/CS, have at least two years in systems development (Linux/Android), understand SDLC, and be fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in systems development, including Linux/Android engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in the Software Development Life Cycle, including systems engineering, integration, and testing.
• Fluent English (mandatory, as it is the official project language).
• Strong understanding of automotive infotainment systems, including hardware and software components.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical owner of one or more functions, ensuring they work according to requirements and adapting requirements when needed.
• Manage requirements: update and maintain technical and functional requirements.
• Manage change requests: create and track them.
• Manage testing: design and execute test specifications, supported by a testing team.
• Manage defects: find and track them until the fix is released in an official software version.
• Produce periodic reports on planned changes, project milestones, open topics, change ticket statuses, and defect statistics.
• Document meeting minutes, telephone conferences, and agreements as protocols.

Skills

Linux/Android

Software development lifecycle

Agile methodologies

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• Act as technical owner of one or more functions, ensuring they work according to requirements and adapting requirements when needed
• Manage requirements: update and maintain technical and functional requirements
• Manage change requests: create and track them
• Manage testing: design and execute test specifications, supported by a testing team
• Manage defects: find and track them until the fix is released in an official software version
• Produce periodic reports on planned changes, project milestones, open topics, change ticket statuses, and defect statistics
• Document meeting minutes, telephone conferences, and agreements as protocols

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field
• At least 2 years of professional experience in systems development, including Linux/Android engineering
• At least 2 years of experience in the Software Development Life Cycle, including systems engineering, integration, and testing
• Fluent English (mandatory, as it is the official project language)
• Strong understanding of automotive infotainment systems, including hardware and software components
• Experience with automotive standards and protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in leadership or managerial roles
• Experience with Python, C/C++, or Java
• Experience with software development and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools, primarily Jira and Confluence