Manager (f/m/d) Advanced Systems Engineering

Role Summary

• Drive advanced software engineering activities for next-generation automotive, AI, and software-defined vehicle technologies.

• Lead the technical development of software concepts, prototypes, and innovative solutions within the System Incubator and Advanced Engineering organization.

• Collaborate with systems engineering, architecture, product innovation, and research teams to evaluate emerging technologies and translate them into future product opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and development of advanced software solutions, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts.

• Define software architectures and technical approaches for emerging technologies and system concepts.

• Drive feasibility studies, technology evaluations, and innovation projects.

• Collaborate with systems engineers, architects, and technical experts on cross-functional R&D initiatives.

• Support technology incubation and future product exploration activities.

• Contribute to technology roadmaps and long-term engineering strategies.

• Establish and promote software engineering best practices, methodologies, and development processes.

• Deploy advanced AI based engineering methodologies and push the boundaries for efficiency and outcomes

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.

• Engage with customers, partners, research institutions, and industry experts on strategic technology topics.

• Support the creation of patents, publications, innovation proposals, and funded research activities.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Significant experience in software engineering, embedded systems, or technology development.

• Strong expertise in software architecture, design, and development.

• Experience with embedded software development and related technologies.

• Solid understanding of software engineering methodologies and best practices.

• Experience driving innovation, advanced engineering initiatives, or technical strategy.

• Practical experience in deploying AI tooling in software development.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Knowledge of automotive software, SDV, AI, or systems engineering is an advantage.

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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