Mobile App Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Superior (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Med/D

Employer-paid Disability and Life

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Competitive Salaries

Global environment and diversity

Retirement savings benefits

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an experienced Mobile App Engineer to join the Mobile App and Automation Team within the Infotainment Development Department.

You will support NA mobile app validation, develop procedures, and drive end-to-end validation and performance tracking for connected car platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration across infotainment software, electronic development, and product strategy teams, with travel up to 20% domestically and

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 mobile app products.
• 3+ years of professional experience contributing to smartphone app design and/or its validation.
• Experience in handling post-launch activities to maintain quality compliance to customers related to mobile app operation.
• Familiarity with mobile app and server/cloud architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to diagnose complex issues and develop robust solutions under tight timelines and with adjacent teams.
• 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.
• Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support NA mobile app validation and operation efforts, including specification review, developing validation procedures, bench-level testing, in-vehicle field validation, and tracking development progress.
• Conduct competitive studies, customer clinics, and system evaluations to create/refine specifications, assess competing solutions, and troubleshoot vehicle subsystem interactions.
• Create, evaluate, and propose innovative technologies for potential implementation into Hyundai Motor Group mobile app platforms, contributing to cost-reduction strategies and long-term technical roadmaps for Hyundai and Kia infotainment systems.
• Establish operation test process(es) with various NA stakeholders to support R&R post-launch of Global One App.
• Create and expand mobile app dashboard and health index to track performance of mobile app features.
• Support mobile app development and validation from an end-to-end (E2E) perspective.
• Participate in port-interface audits, quality gate reviews, field issue assessments, and business team meetings related to mobile app functionality and performance.
• Create technical reports, performance summaries, and engineering presentations for management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Utilize automated toolsets and data-driven methodologies to efficiently and effectively test of mobile app features.
• Collaborate with infotainment software, electronic development, product strategy, and other internal teams to ensure smooth integration of mobile app features across vehicle systems.
• Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

Skills

Mobile app development

Validation testing

Server/cloud architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Embedded systems validation

In-vehicle communication protocols

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering / computer science / electrical engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Mobile app development tools

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an experienced engineer to join the Mobile App and Automation Team of the Infotainment Development Department

The Position

The Mobile App Engineer would support development and validation efforts concerning North American (NA) mobile app platforms by innovating mobile apps, optimizing servers, and integrating mobile app features within connected car systems

Job description

Mobile App Engineer

What You Will Do

• Support NA mobile app validation and operation efforts, including specification review, developing validation procedures, performing bench-level testing, executing in-vehicle field validation, and tracking development progress
• Conduct competitive studies, customer clinics, and system evaluations to create/refine specifications, assess competing solutions, and troubleshoot vehicle subsystem interactions
• Create, evaluate, and propose innovative technologies for potential implementation into Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) mobile app platforms, contributing to cost-reduction strategies and long-term technical roadmaps for Hyundai and Kia infotainment systems
• Establish operation test process(es) with various NA stakeholders to support R&R post-launch of Global One App
• Create and expand mobile app dashboard and health index to track performance of mobile app features
• Support mobile app development and validation from an end-to-end (E2E) perspective
• Participate in port-interface audits, quality gate reviews, field issue assessments, and business team meetings related to mobile app functionality and performance
• Create technical reports, performance summaries, and engineering presentations for management and cross-functional stakeholders
• Utilize automated toolsets and data-driven methodologies to efficiently and effectively test of mobile app features
• Collaborate with infotainment software, electronic development, product strategy, and other internal teams to ensure smooth integration of mobile app features across vehicle systems
• 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 mobile app products
  • 3+ years of professional experience contributing to smartphone app design and/or its validation
  • Experience in handling post-launch activities to maintain quality compliance to customers related to mobile app operation
  • Familiarity with mobile app and server/cloud architecture
  • Strong problem-solving skills
    • Ability to diagnose complex issues and develop robust solutions under tight timelines and in cooperation with adjacent teams
  • 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, and interpersonal 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
  • Experience conducting IBD analysis for connected car and mobile app features
  • 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.