Sr. Mobile App Engineer

Sr. Mobile App Engineer

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 Sr. Mobile App Engineer would lead and support the development, validation, deployment, and operational management of North American (NA) mobile app platforms and connected vehicle services, combining deep technical expertise with project leadership responsibilities, including driving cross-functional initiatives, managing project schedules and deliverables, mitigating risks, coordinating global stakeholders, supporting technical audits and compliance reviews, and ensuring the successful integration, launch, and ongoing operation of mobile app features within connected car ecosystems

What You Will Do:

• Lead and coordinate mobile app validation, release readiness, and operational activities from planning through launch, and provide post-release support
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, risks, issues, and status reporting to ensure timely execution of mobile app programs
• Coordinate with development, server, vehicle, validation, product planning, quality, and business teams to align requirements, deliverables, and launch objectives
• Lead NA mobile app validation, including specification reviews, test planning, validation procedure development, in-vehicle testing, regression testing, and release verification
• Drive end-to-end feature validation and issue resolution, tracking defects, dependencies, corrective actions, and release readiness
• Analyze test results, system behavior, and field issues to identify functional, integration, usability, and performance concerns
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, customer studies, and system evaluations to identify opportunities for product and customer experience improvements
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, validation tools, processes, and feature concepts to support continuous improvement and long-term technology planning
• Establish and improve validation and operational processes, governance, and best practices for NA mobile app programs
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical knowledge sharing, validation best practices, and continuous process improvement
• 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
  • 5+ years of professional experience in smartphone application development, validation, operations, or related software engineering disciplines
  • 3+ years of experience leading technical projects and coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience developing product requirements, specifications, test plans, and validation procedures, and release readiness criteria for mobile applications or connected vehicle services
  • Experience managing project schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and action items throughout the product life cycle
  • Proven ability to drive technical discussions, align stakeholders, and deliver complex projects across multiple organizations
  • Experience supporting software deployment, post-launch operations, issue management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Familiarity with mobile applications, backend services, cloud platforms, APIs, and connected vehicle architectures
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues and develop effective solutions
  • Familiarity with software quality assurance, system validation, and embedded systems testing
  • Experience validating scalable, reliable, secure, and customer-facing software solutions
  • Familiarity with vehicle communication technologies, telematics systems, and connected vehicle ecosystems
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational, leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail
  • 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 root cause analysis, issue-based diagnostics, and troubleshooting for connected vehicle and mobile app features
  • Software development experience in mobile, cloud, backend, or connected vehicle platforms
  • Experience serving as a technical lead, project lead, product owner, or engineering lead for software-related projects
  • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid software development methodologies
  • Experience using project management and collaboration tools, such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or Microsoft Project
  • Experience working with connected vehicle services, telematics, digital key, remote vehicle functions, EV services, or infotainment platforms
  • PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, Agile, or equivalent project management certification

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
• Vehicle Fuel Allowance
• Vehicle Lease Allowance
• 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.