What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telematics Cloud Engineer position at KPIT?
Responsibilities:
- Define and own end-to-end validation strategy for cloud-connected telematics systems.
- Develop test plans, test cases, and validation frameworks across cloud sub-systems.
- Work closely with internal teams to clarify system requirements and interfaces.
- Support system engineering activities, including cloud architecture and requirements.
- Identify gaps in the current validation approach and propose scalable test methodologies.
- Drive issue investigation and root cause analysis across distributed systems.
- Contribute to automation strategy for cloud/system-level validation (APIs, data pipelines, simulations, etc.).
- Provide technical guidance to improve observability, reliability, and performance validation.
- Drive alignment across internal stakeholders to improve system quality, validation processes, and engineering practices.
- Proactively identify process gaps and influence teams to adopt scalable and standardized approaches.
- Facilitate technical discussions and navigate cross-functional dependencies (cloud, device, data, OEM partners).
- Act as a bridge between teams to translate technical challenges into actionable improvements.
Requirements:
- 4 to 7 years of experience with IoT, telematics, and connected systems.
- System engineering, PFMEA, DVP&R, ESW, PLM, with a background in system engineering or system-level validation (not just component testing).
- Prior knowledge of cloud infrastructure validation, API contract testing, schema, and data pipeline validation experience.
- Industry-standard best practices for cloud validation and automation.
- Strong experience in cloud-based systems (AWS, Azure, or similar).
- Dynatrace, MongoDB, ArgoCD.
- Understanding of data flow across connected devices, ECM, and cloud services.
- Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into structured test plans.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with CAN/J1939, telematics devices, or vehicle systems.
- Experience with test automation frameworks.
- Knowledge of data pipelines, APIs, and event-driven architectures.
- Exposure to DevOps or CI/CD pipelines.
- Comfortable challenging existing processes and pushing for continuous improvement.
- Able to balance technical depth with strategic thinking.
Compensation and Benefits:
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:
- Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
- MetLife – Dental and Vision plan.
- Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).
- 401k with employer match.
- Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Holidays.
- Employee discounts and perks.
- Gym benefit.