Senior Lead Engineer

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in India seeks an experienced Senior Embedded Multimedia Engineer to lead architecture and implementation of multimedia subsystems on embedded platforms running Linux, QNX and Android.

You will drive audio/video driver development, camera bring-up, and connectivity features, coordinating across multiple programs for various vehicle lines. 11–14 years of relevant experience and BE/ME in EEE/ECE/E&I/CSE are expected.

Qualifications

• 11 to 14 years of engineering experience in automotive multimedia.
• Proven leadership and SW project management capabilities.
• Strong cross-functional coordination across multiple vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and implementation of multimedia subsystems for embedded platforms running Linux, QNX and Android.
• Develop and optimize audio drivers and Android Audio HAL components; integrate third-party audio frameworks.
• Develop and optimize video drivers, display HALs, and camera sensor bring-up across platforms.
• Implement connectivity features such as Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, USB/Ethernet; drive Jira-based project tracking.
• Mentor teams, manage milestones, and ensure timely delivery across multiple programs.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

Android Java/Kotlin

Python scripting

Linux kernel & drivers

QNX Multimedia

Camera/Video tech

ALSA/V4L2

JTAG/GDB debugging

DevOps tools (JIRA, Git)

Education

BE / ME in EEE / ECE / E&I / CSE

Tools

Jira

GIT

Polarian

Doors

RTC

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Responsibilities

• Manage multiple teams, projects and deliverables
• Lead the architectural design and implementation of multimedia subsystems (audio, video, camera) for embedded platforms running Linux, QNX, and Android
• Integrate third-party audio frameworks (e.g., Dolby, DTS, Dirac).
• Develop and optimize audio drivers, ALSA/PulseAudio/PipeWire (Linux), QNX Audio drivers, and Android Audio HAL components
• Develop and optimize video drivers (e.g., V4L2 for Linux, custom drivers for QNX), display drivers, and Android Graphic/Display HAL
• Integrate and bring up camera sensors and modules on various platforms
• Develop and integrate connectivity features related to multimedia (e.g., Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth A2DP/HFP/AVRCP, USB, Ethernet)

Technical Experience

• Proven technical experience in Automotive domain
• Strong leadership and SW Project Management skills
• Ability to work in parallel across multiple projects
• Working experience in Agile methodology

Multimedia Domain Expertise

• Strong experience in multimedia domain for Digital Cockpit platforms on linux/QNX/Android platforms
• Working experience in any latest gen Automotive chipsets, preferrable Qualcomm snapdragon 6/8 series.
• Working experience in Agile methodology.
• Experience in using Jira for Feature and Defect management.
• Ability to manage multiple programs. for multiple vehicle lines.
• Team's training, Team performance mgmt, and coaching abilities
• strong interpersonal skills, handling escalations, excellent communication in addition to strong domain knowledge

Programming & System Skills

• Expertise in C and C++ for embedded and system-level programming
• Proficiency in Java/Kotlin for Android framework and application development
• Scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and tooling
• In-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience with Linux (Kernel, drivers, user space, ALSA, V4L2).
• Solid experience with QNX (Neutrino RTOS, drivers, multimedia frameworks)
• Extensive experience with Android (AOSP, Audio HAL, Camera HAL, MediaCodec, Stagefright, Media3)
• Linux: ALSA, V4L2, GStreamer, FFmpeg.
• QNX: QNX Multimedia Suite, OpenMAX.
• Android: android.media APIs, MediaCodec, MediaRecorder, CameraX, Camera2 API, ExoPlayer, Jetpack Media3
• Experience in audio routing and policy configuration
• Expertise in debugging complex embedded systems using JTAG, GDB, kernel debuggers
• Experience with performance profiling tools on each OS (e.g., Android Profiler, Linux perf).
• Handson experience in using DEVOPS and Bug tracking tools ( JIRA, GIT, Polarian, Doors, RTC)
• Experienced in Design/Architecture Tools like EA
• Strong analytical skills and hands‑on experience with the tools and techniques necessary to perform root cause analysis, and ability to come up with solutions for complex issues
• Monitor the resources in the efficient manner
• Status of milestones and deliverables across the portfolio
• Risk management and issue closure management
• Identifying Process gaps and implementation for efficient work environment

Experience

11 to 14yrs

Qualifications

B.E / M.E in EEE, ECE, E&I, CSE

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.