The data scientist joins Mazda’s AI team to analyze internal data using machine learning, reinforcement learning and deep learning, visualize findings, and program analytical simulations.
About this role
This role develops Mazda Connect functions across the connected-car and digital-cockpit domain, covering IVI, digital meters, HUD and connected services. Responsibilities include defining requirements, specifications and functions for digital meters, HUD, vehicle-integrated IVI functions, AV, CarPlay and Android Auto, and services connected with servers and smartphones.
The role also covers integrated GUI and VUI development across the Meter, HUD and IVI areas, considering usability as well as safety. Development results are consolidated into a single ECU, then coordinated with vehicle development projects and production departments for application to individual vehicle programs. In addition to functions intended for mass production, the position supports technology development and future concepts for each category.
Preferred experience includes requirements definition or specification development for IVI, Meter, HUD or other embedded automotive systems; embedded software development based on Linux or Android OS; agile or Scrum development; and direct negotiation with stakeholders, especially customers.
The department develops cockpit functions connecting the vehicle and driver, with a focus on IVI, Meter and HUD. Its work includes connected features, human-centered functions, user interfaces that support safe and focused driving, and software-based delivery of ongoing value. The role may eventually manage an organization of approximately five to ten people.
The position is a permanent employee role with a three-month probationary period.
Expected work locations are the Hiroshima headquarters, the Tokyo R&D Center or the Yokohama R&D Center.
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