Infotainment Software Engineer m/f/d (Freelance/B2B) – Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Role summary

Infotainment Software Engineer m/f/d (Freelance/B2B) – Apple CarPlay & Android Auto is a contract role at DRIVE Consulting in Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (hybrid). Posted 2026-10-20. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Infotainment Software Engineer m/f/d (Freelance/B2B) – Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Company

DRIVE Consulting

Location

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Work arrangement

hybrid

Employment type

contract

Category

Mobile Development

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-10-20

Job description

About the Role

As a Projected Mode Specialist (m/f/d) at DRIVE Consulting, you will support a client in the automotive and motorcycle industry in implementing and integrating smartphone projection technologies, particularly Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, into motorcycle display and infotainment systems. You will combine hands-on software development with technical concept development, system integration, and supplier coordination to ensure reliable and high-quality solutions.

For this project-based freelance assignment, we are looking for an experienced specialist who can contribute from day one, independently address complex technical challenges, and drive implementation through a proactive, solution-oriented, and ownership-driven approach.

Your Responsibilities

Drive the software implementation and integration of Projected Mode solutions (e.g., Apple CarPlay, Android Auto) into motorcycle display and infotainment control units

Develop and refine technical concepts covering system architecture, interfaces, and integration with vehicle controls, including handlebar operation

Contribute to project planning, including scope definition, timelines, release planning, work packages, and milestones

Independently develop and implement proofs of concept (PoCs) to evaluate technical approaches and validate potential solutions

Coordinate and technically guide suppliers and external development teams, reviewing implementation progress and providing structured technical feedback

Analyze and resolve complex technical issues related to connectivity, audio/video streaming, and system performance, ensuring sustainable solutions

Support software validation, testing, and certification processes, including Apple CarPlay / MFi and Android Auto requirements, as well as release approvals

Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across E/E architecture, connectivity, HMI, and related development projects to ensure alignment and transparent communication

Your Profile

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or a comparable technical field

Strong professional experience in software development, ideally within embedded automotive, motorcycle, or infotainment systems

Proven hands-on experience with Projected Mode technologies, particularly Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ideally within series-production projects

Strong technical knowledge of embedded software environments and technologies such as C/C++, Linux, QNX, or Android

Solid understanding of connectivity technologies and communication protocols, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, iAP2, and audio/video streaming

Experience in technically coordinating suppliers and external development teams, including implementation reviews and technical problem-solving

Familiarity with ECU development processes, including the V-model, Automotive SPICE, requirements management, change management, and release processes

Experience in consulting, client-facing, or complex project-driven environments is considered a plus

Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, combined with a hands-on approach to software development and integration

Proactive and independent working style with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and delivery orientation

Ability to communicate effectively with technical stakeholders and work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams

Fluent English, including confident communication in technical discussions and negotiations

What We Offer

Exciting project opportunity in the automotive and motorcycle industry, working with innovative infotainment and connectivity technologies

Opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging tasks and contribute directly to software development and integration

Collaboration with experienced engineering teams in an international, technology-driven environment

Flexible, primarily remote working setup with occasional on-site presence in Germany

Project-based B2B collaboration with an initial duration of 6 months

About us

DRIVE Consulting GmbH is a management consultancy headquartered in Aachen, with additional offices in Munich, Berlin, Beijing, and Shanghai, and a newly established location in Bucharest. Our passion lies in technical consulting projects with a focus on the automotive and industrial sectors. Our clients include German premium OEMs, emerging automotive manufacturers, as well as large and mid-sized industrial companies.

Our name reflects our clear focus on the mobility sector while also representing our spirit - because we are a team in which every individual has DRIVE.

We support our clients as pioneers into the unknown and as catalysts for innovation. We firmly believe that only those who have the courage to explore new paths can create truly unique success stories.

We build bridges between small idea labs and large corporations, as well as between management and technology experts.

Through close and collaborative partnerships with our clients, we develop tailored and customized solutions. A key factor in our success is our unique partner network across industry and research. Thanks to our close ties with renowned universities such as RWTH Aachen, we combine academic excellence with practical application.

Enthusiasm is at the heart of everything we do and shapes our daily work—because it is the strongest driving force.