Principal Engineer Connected Services

Unit and team Overview

This project is part of the Infotainment system from BMW. It focuses on maintaining and integrating cutting-edge camera-based features and applications within the newest generation of the BMW infotainment system. It involves owning a big part of the software stack for the in-car camera system including functionalities like person and object detection driver monitoring and anti-theft measures. Additionally the project encompasses providing a 360 camera view accessible via mobile phones and contributing to the SmartAccessProxy for secure vehicle access and control through a mobile app. The goal is to enhance convenience safety and user experience by leveraging camera technology and seamless mobile integration.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to join our Connected Services team and take ownership of the stability and continued evolution of our camera-based features and mobile integration solutions. As a key player of these critical components you will play an essential role in ensuring their seamless operation robustness and optimal performance within our vehicles. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining a reliable and innovative connected car experience for our customers.

Job Description

As a Principal Engineer in our Connected Services team you will play a critical role in ensuring the continued stability security and optimal performance of our camera-based features and mobile integration solutions. You will be a key contributor to maintaining the software that powers a seamless and secure connected car experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain and enhance the software components responsible for in-car camera functionalities including person and object detection driver monitoring and anti-theft features.

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported in the field ensuring a reliable and robust camera experience for our customers.

- Analyze and optimize the stability of the 360 camera system ensuring seamless data delivery to the backend and accessibility via mobile phones.

- Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the SmartAccessProxy ensuring secure and reliable vehicle access and control through the mobile app.

- Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to address software defects and implement necessary updates.

- Analyze system logs and diagnostic data to identify and resolve root causes of software issues.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of software quality and reliability through code reviews and testing.

Qualifications

Basic requirements and Education

- Business fluent English

- University degree in computer science or a comparable field of study ideally with a security focus

Required Experience and Skills

- Deep architectural understanding of Linux or Android based embedded systems.

- Strong knowledge of Linux tools for software analysis debugging tracing.

- Solid competence in modern software development in the programming language C.

Keywords

- Infotainment

- Camera

- Linux

- Maintenance

- Troubleshooting

Required Experience:

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