Sr. OTA Software Engineer

Role summary

Sr. OTA Software Engineer is a full-time role at Hyundai Motor Company in Ypsilanti Charter Township, Michigan, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-25. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Sr. OTA Software Engineer

Company

Hyundai Motor Company

Location

Ypsilanti Charter Township, Michigan, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-10-25

Job description

Sr. OTA Software Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an experienced engineer to join the ECUs (Electronic Control Units) and Applications Team of the Infotainment Development Department

The Team:

Within the ECUs and Applications Team, a sub-group, the OTA Operations Team, supports the evaluation, validation, release, operation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of OTA software updates for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles in the North American (NA) market. The team works across the complete OTA lifecycle, including pre-production validation, release readiness, OTA campaign configuration, controlled deployment, field monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue investigation.

The Position:

The Sr. OTA Software Engineer would support North American OTA operations by validating vehicle software updates, preparing and managing OTA release activities, analyzing vehicle and telematics data, investigating update failures, and coordinating issue resolution with NA stakeholders, global headquarters, suppliers, and technology partners

What You Will Do:

Support End-to-End OTA Validation and Release Operations

Support the complete OTA software update lifecycle, including validation, release readiness, deployment, monitoring, and issue resolution for NA Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles

Develop and execute OTA validation plans, perform software verification tasks, and ensure readiness for production deployment

Support OTA campaign preparation, software package verification, release approvals, and deployment activities using OTA management platforms and tools

Monitor OTA deployments, analyze update performance, and provide recommendations for release progression, containment, or corrective actions

Investigate Issues and Analyze Data Concerning OTA

Investigate OTA update issues using vehicle logs, telematics data, diagnostic information, OTA platform data, and update result codes

Perform root-cause analysis and coordinate issue resolution with global headquarters, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams

Analyze OTA reporting data to identify trends, improve troubleshooting efficiency, and support release decision-making

Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and operational metrics used for monitoring OTA campaign health and software performance

Improve OTA Processes and Automation

Identify opportunities to improve OTA validation, deployment, monitoring, reporting, and operational efficiency

Develop/support automation tools, scripts, dashboards, and workflows that improve quality, scalability, and traceability efforts

Maintain technical documentation, validation procedures, troubleshooting guides, and best practices

Collaborate Across Organizations

Collaborate with suppliers, internal teams, and global engineering teams to support OTA releases and resolve technical issues

Communicate validation results, technical findings, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally

What You Will Bring to the Role:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering, or a related field

7+ years of professional experience contributing to automotive software, embedded systems, infotainment, telematics, connected-vehicle technologies, electronic control units, or related product development and validation efforts

Experience performing software validation, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis

Familiarity with automotive communication networks and tools, including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, or similar platforms

Strong analytical, problem-solving, data-analysis, and technical documentation skills

Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills

An ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines

Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in automotive engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering, or a related field

Experience supporting efforts concerning automotive OTA software updates, OTA operations, deployment platforms, and/or connected vehicle services

Experience with OTA management systems, such as SUMS, SCOMO, FUMO, GAUSS, or equivalent deployment platforms

Experience analyzing telematics, OTA, or connected vehicle data and developing dashboards, monitoring tools, or automated reports

Proficiency in Python, SQL, Java, C++, PowerShell, or similar programming and scripting languages

Experience with Jira, Confluence, TestRail, Azure DevOps, or similar engineering and test-management tools

Understanding of cloud-based systems, telematics architectures, software deployment processes, diagnostics, and production software lifecycle management processes

Experience working with global engineering organizations and automotive suppliers to support production software release activities

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 D