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Engineering Team Manager - Automotive Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & Projection

Engineering Team Manager - Automotive Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & Projection

ConfidentialIndia, Chennai
18 hours ago
Job description

Help shape the future of mobility!

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Role Summary

The Engineering Team Manager will lead the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Smartphone

Projection software development team, responsible for end-to-end design, integration, validation, and delivery of automotive connectivity features within Android-based infotainment platforms built on Qualcomm host processors (SA8255, SA8155, SA8295). The role requires a strong blend of connectivity stack expertise, Android framework understanding, and program delivery leadership, ensuring reliable and certified wireless communication features for global OEM infotainment systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Connectivity Software Development & Integration

  • Lead end-to-end software development for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Projection (CarPlay / Android Auto / AAA) features.
  • Manage feature design, integration, and testing across multiple Qualcomm-based Android platforms (SA8255 / SA8155 / SA8295).
  • Own Bluetooth stack integration including Classic, BLE, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP, MAP, SPP, HID, and PAN profiles.
  • Oversee Wi-Fi stack integration covering hotspot, STA, P2P, Soft-AP, tethering, and concurrent mode operation.
  • Drive Projection software integration for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google Automotive Assistant (AAA) ensuring functional and certification compliance.
  • Ensure seamless audio, projection, and connectivity coexistence within the

Android system.

System Architecture & Technical Ownership

  • Define system-level architecture for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Projection subsystems and their interaction with Android framework layers (Connectivity, HAL, Network Manager).
  • Ensure robust coexistence management between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in
  • concurrent operation scenarios.

  • Coordinate with Audio and Telephony teams for routing, call handoff, and A2DP streaming optimization.
  • Integrate Qualcomm connectivity SDKs (QCA / CNSS / WCN) into platform builds, ensuring stability and certification readiness.
  • Drive technical feasibility analysis for new features and software evolution planning.
  • Delivery, Process & Quality Management

  • Plan and manage software deliverables for multiple OEM infotainment programs, ensuring adherence to milestones and budgets.
  • Maintain compliance with ASPICE Level 2+ (SWE1–SWE6) and internal
  • development process standards.

  • Implement CI / CD pipelines, automated build validation, and static analysis for
  • connectivity and projection modules.

  • Track software quality metrics – feature completion, defect trends, regression pass rate, and certification readiness.
  • Drive resolution of interoperability and certification issues (BT SIG, Wi-Fi Alliance, CarPlay, Android Auto).
  • Manage NOK and field issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead a team of 15–20 engineers across Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Projection software domains.
  • Define roles, KPIs, and performance expectations for each team member.
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Mentor technical leads on Android Connectivity Framework, Bluetooth stack
  • debugging, and Wi-Fi firmware integration.

  • Drive competency development through regular workshops, cross-training, and technology updates.
  • Customer & Stakeholder Interaction

  • Act as the primary technical interface to OEM and Tier-1 customers for
  • connectivity and projection feature delivery.

  • Represent the team in design reviews, technical audits, and certification
  • readiness discussions.

  • Interface with Qualcomm, Google, and Apple technical partners for issue
  • resolution and feature integration.

  • Participate in RFQs and new program discussions, supporting estimation,
  • resource planning, and solution proposals.

    Required Skills & Experience

  • B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, or Embedded Systems Engineering.
  • 10–14 years of experience in automotive infotainment or mobile connectivity
  • software, with at least 3+ years in a managerial / lead role.

  • Strong experience in Android-based connectivity subsystems (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Projection).
  • Expertise in Bluetooth Stack Architecture (AOSP / Bluedroid / Fluoride), HAL, and upper-layer profiles.
  • Hands-on experience in Wi-Fi frameworks, wpa_supplicant, hostapd, and driver integration.
  • Deep understanding of Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Google Automotive
  • Assistant (AAA) integration and certification processes.

  • Experience with Qualcomm connectivity solutions (CNSS / QCA9377 / QCA6574 / WCNSS) and related firmware interfaces.
  • Proficiency in C / C++ and Java, with experience debugging across Android
  • Framework and HAL layers.

  • Familiar with logcat, QXDM, Wireshark, Bluetooth sniffer tools, adb, and shell
  • utilities for debugging and validation.

  • Exposure to Android 11–14 or Android Automotive OS based platforms.
  • Experience in coexistence debugging and performance optimization for
  • concurrent BT / Wi-Fi operations.

  • Working knowledge of CarPlay / Android Auto certification test plans and tools (CTS, GTS, IOP validation).
  • WHY JOIN US

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with : Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
  • You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
  • Your Benefits at Aptiv :

  • Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
  • Life and accident insurance;
  • Sodexo cards for food and beverages
  • Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
  • EAP Employee Assistance;
  • Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);
  • Creche facility for working parents;
  • APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

    'Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law'

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    Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Skills Required

    Android Auto, Java, Adb, Wireshark, C, Gts, AOSP, hal, Qxdm

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