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Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Senior Development Engineer, Speech and UI

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to support Speech and User Interface topics at their Technical Center. The role involves leading testing, validation, and verification of telematics components, ensuring high software maturity, and delivering on-time features for the Speech Dialog System and User Interface.

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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

Qualification

Embedded systems developmentVoice RecognitionUser Interface (UI)ECU diagnosticsCloud API integrationScriptingAutomationAnalytical skillsBilingual English/SpanishBilingual FrenchMentoring

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering consider; Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field of study

5+ years of relevant professional experience

Experience in the development or validation of embedded systems in the automotive

Ability to understand software and hardware requirements and vehicle architectures

Deep knowledge and understanding of Voice Recognition and User Interface (UI) concepts and implementation across all applications

Basic knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and their functions

Experience in updating ECU's as well as vehicle diagnostics and related tools

Good analytical skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and without regular management support to determine tasks, priorities and focus

Frequent use of speech, vision, hearing, use of hands for computer use, driving and presentations

Frequent sitting, standing and reaching with hands

Able to work from Long Beach, CA and relocate to Atlanta, GA in July 2026

Valid Driver's License

Preferred

Previous Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier work experience

Background in HMI, Voice Recognition, and User Interface

Understanding of cloud API integration, including the use of tools for interacting with and verifying API functionality

Scripting and automation skills to enhance operational efficiency under high-demand

Strong technical knowledge of Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Familiarity with online/offline voice recognition methodology, architecture, and speech engines

ISTQB Testing certification

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families

401(k) with employer match

Up to 15 company-paid holidays

Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave

Tuition assistance program

Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs

Company

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

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Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA) is continuously striving to innovate premium mobility.

Founded in 1994

San Jose, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.mbrdna.com

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