Team Lead - Technical Integration Vehicle Platforms, Software & Hardware

About the role

This role leads the technical integration of software, hardware, and third-party technology stacks into vehicle platforms. You will be responsible for building organizational expertise in cross-domain integration and ensuring that complex systems — such as AD/ADAS stacks, connectivity platforms, infotainment, and computer hardware — function reliably within the target vehicle architecture.

What you'll do

• Build, establish and scale a specialized system integration team and foster a collaborative and technically rigorous culture
• Define how internal and third-party systems are integrated into the vehicle platform and ensure early identification of architectural constraints and compatibility risks
• Act as the organization's authority on cross-system interactions and enable a strong collaboration with architectural design
• Evaluate Third-Party integration fit and coordinate interface definitions, responsibilities, and validation strategies
• Partner closely with architecture, platform engineering, validation, cybersecurity, safety, and program teams and align integration milestones with vehicle development gates

What you'll need

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar
• Profound experience in automotive or complex embedded systems (OEM or tier 1)
• Excellent understanding of modern E/E architectures and experience in integrating complex software stacks with dedicated hardware and complete systems
• Familiarity with network technologies (e.g., automotive Ethernet), middleware, and platform interfaces
• Proven experience in building and leading technical teams as well as the ability to set direction in emerging technical fields
• Structured thinker with strong analytical depth and high ownership mentality

What they offer

• Competitive salary (including bonus)
• Hybrid work setup with flexibility to work from home or offices
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements
• Budget and monthly expense allowance for home office setup
• Remote work option from outside Germany for up to 6 weeks per year
• 30 vacation days, sabbatical and unpaid leave option