Technical Lead - Vehicle Multimedia Systems

About TTS-US

Founded in 2011, Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. (TTS-US) is a Toyota group company, that develops IT solutions wherever global businesses operate. Transforming into a technology and mobility company, TTS-US, with its 8 TTS affiliates worldwide is establishing a secure and resilient Toyota global value chain. The creative capacity to forge such limitless business opportunities is one of the strengths of Toyota Tsusho Systems."

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Lead - Vehicle Multimedia Systems with more than 3 years of experience to join our dynamic Business Support team. This position is ideal for a candidate with strong hands-on development experience and proven leadership in automotive multimedia systems, capable of driving cross-domain technical programs, resolving complex issues, and collaborating with global stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading multimedia system development across planning, design, and release phases; managing suppliers and cross-functional teams; aligning vehicle milestones and software releases; triaging technical issues; and ensuring successful delivery of high-quality multimedia solutions.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Develop strong understanding of multimedia architecture (Head Unit, Navigation, Voice assistant, Media, SXM, Connected audio etc).
• Responsible for multimedia products from planning, development, launch to quality assurance and release.
• Support on aligning overall vehicle milestones and SW release schedule with stakeholders by collaborating with headquarter in Japan.
• Define the project development scope for NA region considering situation conditions (budget, resources, capabilities, schedule).
• Manage supplier for schedule alignment and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with program managers and product owners to assess the risk and make decisions accordingly.
• Triage in-market issues especially cross-domain areas including deep-dive in technical discussions. (specification study, user impact analysis, system architectural review)
• Communicate with quality, factory teams to align on overall vehicle milestones and address any issue/risk points with countermeasure plan.

Minimum qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field; and/or commensurate work experience
• 3+ years of proven experience in vehicle multimedia development.
• Strong understanding of automotive multimedia (MM) related hardware and software stacks.
• Expert on PowerPoint and strong presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders
• Ability to work in fast-paced teams with quick decision making.
• Possess strong technical and product management skills to communicate and drive suppliers / stakeholders
• Ability to work closely with design, software, firmware, testing and manufacturing teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and resolve issues promptly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Executive reporting experience
• Business Japanese communication skills (read/write) is not mandatory but a big plus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a contract position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Working hours are MONDAY – FRIDAY from 9AM – 6PM
• Specified shifts if needed.

Travel

• This position does not requires travel.