What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Infotainment Software Engineer position at Paly Ventures?
About Company
At this disruptive EV company, our team is focused on designing, integrating, and manufacturing cutting-edge cars that seamlessly blend electric propulsion with advanced intelligence. We thrive on innovation, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the automotive industry.
About Role
We are seeking a Senior Infotainment Software Engineer or Tech Lead to lead the design, development, and optimization of our in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system. This role will be critical in shaping the user experience for our next-generation electric vehicles, integrating advanced UI / UX, vehicle networking, and intelligent in-car applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across marketing, software, hardware, and AI to deliver an industry-leading infotainment experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of electric vehicles in a fast-paced Silicon Valley startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate IVI systems including navigation, multimedia, connectivity, and voice UI interactions.
- Lead UI / UX software development for a next-gen digital cockpit, optimizing performance, responsiveness, and aesthetics.
- Lead embedded system development to ensure seamless infotainment integration with vehicle hardware and software stack.
- Optimize operating systems and middleware, including Linux / QNX / Android Automotive, for infotainment applications.
- Implement advanced connectivity solutions (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5G, V2X) to enhance the smart cockpit experience.
- Integrate AI / LLM-powered applications for voice recognition, personalization, and predictive user assistance.
- Collaborate with ADAS engineers to bridge infotainment with autonomous driving features and real-time driving and road data.
- Develop and test vehicle networking protocols (CAN, Automotive Ethernet) for reliable infotainment performance.
- Optimize infotainment system security and performance, ensuring low-latency interactions and power efficiency for EV platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
