Technical Lead - Infotainment

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the worlds leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Technical Lead Infotainment to be based at our customers site in Gaydon. Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing.

Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions. Role

Summary:

The Technical Lead Infotainment is responsible for leading the design, development, integration, and validation of in-vehicle infotainment platforms including HMI, connectivity, multimedia, and digital cockpit solutions. This role requires deep technical leadership across infotainment architectures, middleware, connectivity protocols, and user experience design. The Technical Lead ensures seamless integration of infotainment systems with vehicle domains, delivers high-quality user experiences, and drives innovation in connected and intelligent cockpit ecosystems.

Dimension of function:
Lead end-to-end infotainment system integration (head unit, cluster, cockpit domain) Own infotainment architecture, middleware integration, and interface management across domains Drive cross-functional collaboration across HMI, UX, connectivity, cloud, and vehicle ECU teams Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, functional safety (as applicable), and OEM infotainment standards Enable continuous improvement in HMI performance, system responsiveness, and user satisfaction Direct impact on customer experience, feature performance, and digital ecosystem scalability Areas of responsibility:
1. Architecture & Systems Engineering Lead architecture definition for infotainment platforms (Android Automotive, Linux-based systems) Define system interfaces across infotainment, vehicle networks, and cloud ecosystems Convert feature requirements into system specifications for HMI, connectivity, media, and apps
2. Infotainment Development & Integration Lead development and integration of head unit, digital cockpit, and IVI platforms Oversee integration of multimedia, navigation, voice assistants, connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5G) Ensure seamless integration with vehicle domains (ADAS, HVAC, Body, Powertrain interfaces) Drive issue debugging in middleware, application layer, and system integration levels
3. Validation & Compliance Define infotainment validation strategy (bench, SIL/HIL, vehicle validation, OTA validation) Ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity (ISO 21434), Android compliance, and OEM standards Support performance validation for boot time, responsiveness, latency, and UX quality Drive defect analysis, usability validation, and system robustness testing
4. Tools & Automation Expertise in Android/Linux tool chains, ADB, log analysis, performance profiling tools

Experience with CAN/Ethernet diagnostics tools (Vector, Wireshark) for cross-domain debugging Develop automation scripts (Python, shell scripting) for testing and CI/CD pipelines Enable Dev Ops practices, OTA update validation, and continuous integration for IVI platforms
5. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Lead adoption of next-gen infotainment technologies (digital cockpit, AR HUD, voice AI, app ecosystems) Drive improvements in UX design, system performance, and feature scalability Enable integration with cloud platforms, data analytics, and connected services Promote modular, reusable architectures for multi-platform infotainment deployment Knowledge / Experience Education Masters degree in Electronics / Computer Science / Automotive Engineering (or equivalent) Experience Extensive experience in infotainment / embedded software / digital cockpit development Strong expertise in Android Automotive OS, Linux, middleware, and…