Sr. Development Test Engineer - Speech Dialogue System​/UI

Job Description

Job Description At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact. The US Vehicle Integration team at Mercedes-Benz is pivotal in establishing the brand's technological leadership in the US luxury market.

The team works collaboratively to drive innovation by translating US customer feedback into impactful propositions, focusing on software-defined vehicles and thorough testing across various domains, including infotainment, connected car, E/E systems, and BEV/HEV charging technologies. Together with supporting Mercedes-Benz North America vehicle workshops and operations, their efforts ensure a seamless customer experience that uphold Mercedes-Benz's high standards.

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. is seeking to hire a Sr Development Engineer to support Speech and User Interface topics at the Technical Center in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate for this position will lead testing, validation, and verification of the telematics component development while ensuring high software maturity, on-time feature delivery, and overall system qualification. A focus on market specific functionality of the Speech Dialog System and User Interface is a key deliverable in this position.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide expert technical support to the US Vehicle Integration team by supporting the testing, verification, and validation of telematics components, more specifically MBUX voice control/recognition and text-to-speech, and delivering feedback to various development teams, including RD HQ, MBRDNA, and suppliers/business partners.

Assist with resolving technical problems, discover and report defects, support documentation and traces, and promptly communicate technical and quality related issues obtained from the testing, validation and verification process.

Regularly participate in meetings and test drives, as well as independently plan and execute development and Ad-Hoc testing sessions.

Develop and strengthen a trustful working relationship with stakeholders.

Ensure testing procedures, test cases, testing environments, special tools, and diagnostic equipment are maintained and configured/revised accordingly with requirements from RD HQ.Partner closely within the US Vehicle Integration department, respective RD HQ teams, suppliers, and business partners to ensure pertinent test results are provided in a timely manner.

Provide support for development workshops and technical support within company, department and respective RD HQ teams. Take initiative to identify, investigate, and communicate high impact change requests/enhancements.

Administer Unix-based environments via SSH, performing system modifications, updates, and various management tasks.

Integrate new Electronic Control Units (ECUs), encompassing vehicle modification, installation, replacement, on-vehicle software deployment, and calibration for development ECUs.Diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle issues, proactively taking ownership of complex challenges to ensure accurate test environment setup and valid testing by thoroughly investigating and implementing effective solutions.

Instruct and mentor junior engineers on technical and testing related tasks.

Driving Mercedes-Benz prototype vehicles is a regular function for this position.

Note that upon hire, this position will work from the MBRDNA Technical Center in Long Beach, CA. The position will relocate to Atlanta, GA in July 2026. After which, it is expected that this position will require 10-15% of domestic travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering consider;
Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field of study5+ years of relevant professional experience

Language skills in French and/or Spanish. Familiarity with Canadian French is a plus. Experience in the development or validation of embedded systems in the automotive

Ability to…