Senior Prototype Design Engineer

The Role: Shaping the Future of Mobility

As a Senior Prototype Design Engineer at 42dot, you will serve as the primary architect for experimental vehicle experiences within Hyundai's Global Software Center. This isn't a traditional engineering role; it's a 'T-shaped' position where you act as a bridge between industrial design, mechanical engineering, and digital UX. You will transform abstract ideas into high-fidelity, testable models that define how humans interact with autonomous transportation systems.

Tech Stack & Vibe Coding Integration

This position is built for the modern developer who prioritizes execution speed over legacy processes. You will utilize a tool-agnostic workflow that centers on:

• AI-Driven Development: Using vibe coding techniques to rapidly build and iterate on digital interaction models.
• Physical-Digital Fusion: Connecting Figma and Protopie designs with physical hardware like sensors, actuators, and haptic controllers.
• Rapid Fabrication: Leveraging 3D printing, CAD, and Arduino to create tangible prototypes of steering wheel interfaces and smart displays.

Growth and Impact

Working at 42dot means moving at the pace of a startup with the backing of a global automotive leader. You will have the opportunity to lead high-stakes demonstrations for international executives and help establish the prototyping patterns that will be scaled across future vehicle programs. If you are a builder who can learn any tool on the fly and prefers creating functional systems over static designs, this is your ideal environment.