Consultant (m/f/d) | Program Management – Focus on AD System HW & SW Platform Development

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WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • You lead SAE Level 4 AD system programs with a focus on HW/SW platform architecture, industrialization, and scalability.
  • You define and steer end-to-end AD platform concepts, covering compute hardware, sensors, middleware, operating systems, and AD software stacks.
  • You align system architecture, platform roadmaps, and development milestones across hardware, software, and system engineering teams.
  • You manage the integration of SoCs, sensors, vehicle E/E architectures, and middleware into coherent, series-capable AD platforms.
  • You ensure platform compliance with functional safety, cybersecurity, quality, and regulatory requirements (ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, homologation).
  • You drive interface definitions and system decomposition, enabling modularity, supplier integration, and future scalability.
  • You coordinate SiL/HiL/vehicle integration activities with platform development to ensure early risk detection and maturity tracking.
  • You act as a key interface between OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, silicon providers, and software partners.
  • You provide program-level transparency on costs, timelines, risks, and technical trade-offs.
  • You support make-or-buy decisions, platform strategy discussions, and long-term technology roadmaps.
WHO YOU ARE
  • You hold a university degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • You have a profound understanding of HW/SW co-design for autonomous driving systems, including compute platforms, sensors, middleware, and operating systems.
  • You bring initial hands-on experience with AD ecosystems such as Autoware, Baidu Apollo, or NVIDIA platforms (e.g., DRIVE OS, Alpamayo).
  • You demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills to drive cross-functional teams, align external partners, and take ownership of platform decisions.
  • You are able to bridge system engineering, software development, and hardware constraints at program level.
  • You possess technical skills in C++ (11/14 or later), Python, Bash, and automotive communication protocols such as MQTT and SOME/IP.
  • You have solid knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, IPv6, VLANs, SOCKS proxies) relevant for in-vehicle and backend-connected AD platforms.
  • You bring experience with SiL and HiL environments as part of structured development and integration processes.
  • You have a proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset, combined with the ability to operate confidently in complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
GOOD TO KNOW
  • Full ownership and entrepreneurial freedom
  • A high-impact role in a dynamic, international setup
  • The opportunity to actively shape AI-driven business growth
  • Direct exposure to top management and international stakeholders
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
  • A platform to build and scale a regional business 

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Think this role is for you? Then let’s talk. Apply now and tell us what drives you — we care more about how you think than about ticking every box.

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