Senior Developer – Cluster HMI Applications

• Practice Development & Integration

• Technologies Automotive

• Location Ingolstadt, Germany

• Type Contract

Senior Developer – Cluster HMI Applications (Freelance)

📍 Location: Ingolstadt
🕒 Start Date: ASAP
📄 Contract Type: Freelance
⏳ Duration: Long-term project

About the Role

You will play a key role in the development of next-generation Cluster HMI applications for the automotive industry, working on innovative digital cockpit solutions used in modern vehicles.

The position combines hands-on C++ software engineering with advanced HMI development using technologies such as QT/QML and CGI Studio, within a collaborative Agile environment.

You’ll be involved across the full software development lifecycle — from requirements analysis to implementation, testing, integration, and delivery of production-quality software.

Your Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced Cluster HMI applications in C++
• Implement modern HMI interfaces using QT/QML, CGI Studio or similar HMI tools
• Analyze system and software requirements for Cluster functionalities
• Develop new features and enhance existing software components
• Perform debugging, optimization, and issue resolution
• Create and maintain unit and integration tests (GTest, CANTATA, etc.)
• Ensure software quality through static and dynamic code analysis
• Collaborate within an Agile Scrum team and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Ensure full traceability, feature maturity, and compliance with automotive quality standards
• Participate in customer discussions, design reviews, and technical clarifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Fluent German and English (C1/C2 mandatory)
• 5+ years of Automotive HMI Application Development experience
• Strong experience in Cluster HMI development
• Hands-on expertise with at least one HMI tool:
  • QT/QML
  • Kanzi
  • CGI Studio
  • Altia
• Strong C++ development skills
• Experience with unit/integration testing frameworks (GTest, CANTATA, etc.)
• Good understanding of Cluster systems and automotive HMI architecture
• Experience delivering fully verified and validated software modules
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience with Gauge, Telltales, Chime Management, TPMS, EV Features, Battery Management, Trip Computer, etc.
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR and Cluster Middleware
• Experience with IPC and communication protocols:
  • D-BUS
  • SOME/IP
  • MOST
  • EAVB
• Exposure to full SDLC and Agile product development
• Participation in at least one production-level Cluster HMI program
• Familiarity with:
  • Android Studio
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Git / Gerrit / GitHub

For more information please send me your CV: stefene@next-ventures.com 
 

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