Senior Manager, Platform

Embedded in a worldwide network Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America continuously strives to remain at the forefront of successful automotive research and development. MBRDNA is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with key areas of Autonomous Driving, Advanced Interaction Design, Digital User Experience, Machine Learning, Customer Research, and Open Innovation. In Farmington Hills, Michigan, the focus is on Powertrain and eDrive technology as well as in Long Beach, where the teams test durability of the latest driver assistant and telematic systems. The Digital Hub in Seattle focusses on developing a cloud architecture and building out the cloud platform for the next generation of connected car services. The Testing and Regulatory Affairs Division in Ann Arbor and the Advanced Vehicle Design in Carlsbad complete the competence center. At MBRDNA we are revolutionizing the automotive industry by providing a cutting-edge One AI platform that empowers developers and engineers globally to integrate AI features seamlessly into vehicles. Our mission is to drive innovation and transform the driving experience through advanced AI technologies. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to lead our platform development team and drive the global efforts of building AI features for cars. If you are a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for driving innovation in the automotive industry, we invite you to join our team. Be part of a transformative journey that empowers engineers worldwide to shape the future of AI-powered vehicles. Apply now and help us redefine the driving experience!
Job Responsibilities:As the Senior Manager for the One AI Platform, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automotive AI integration. You will be responsible for creating a vision and translating the vision in concrete action for the future of automotive AI. Leading a dynamic team, obtaining and managing resources, and ensuring a successful global collaboration, you inspire people across the whole organization. Your role will encompass:Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and guidance to a heterogeneously set up development team with professionals working in parallel on embedded, cloud, data (-applications) problems. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous learning and growth. Foster professional development by providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for skill enhancement. Identify and resolve roadblocks and manage expectations through effective communication. Support continuous development and improvement in all facets of team. Oversee, guide, and mentor team members, including training employees, documenting employee performance, and providing performance feedback.Platform Development and Enablement: Drive the vision for our OneAI platform. Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of the platform overall and each of its components. Enable global teams to seamlessly integrate AI features into vehicles. Ensure the platform's scalability, reliability, and performance. Support software architecture and implementation strategies. Ensure software solutions to meet stringent performance, compliance, and safety standards. Oversee day to day decisions on concrete implementation tasks, including algorithms and data structures. Oversee day to day operations of the platform and take measures to ensure operational quality. Responsible for the overall systems architecture vehicle to cloud. Ensure top performance, high quality software standards, and generation of reusable and extensible modules, models, and algorithms, including all required and surrounding processes. Ensure that the development processes are properly embedded within the vehicle development processes and make required adjustments. Vision and Strategy Development: Develop a vision for an automotive AI platform in alignment with cross-functional (product-) teams and derive an actionable technical and business focused platform strategy. Define clear objectives, key results, and milestones in alignment with the company's overall goals and oversee their successful implementation.Roadmap Creation: Help drive a clear product roadmap and based on the platform's technical evolution. Understand market trends, customer needs, and technological advancements and use these insights to steer the product and platform pipelines. Coordinate with the leadership team, team members, and stakeholders to define a clear capability roadmap for the OneAI platform. Clarify and prioritize these capabilities, ensure the on-time and on-budget implementation of those and oversee the translation into tangible tasks in a product backlog.Global Efforts and Alignment: Guide, mentor and influence cross-functional teams across different global locations, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective communication. Lead efforts to deliver AI features that meet regional and global requirements. Own and lead global alignment of teams from different locations on feature development, share best practices, and ensure a unified approach.Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate (including necessary escalations) platform updates, progress, and challenges to upper management. Own the alignment of the platform's direction with global business objectives. Ensure proper project steering and management (including reporting and communications).Budget and Resource Management: Own the platform's budget, including resource allocation, cost management, and financial forecasting. Ensure efficient resource utilization to meet project and department goals.International Travel: Global travel as needed to facilitate sharing and alignment of strategy and vision, in-person collaboration, conduct team meetings, and engage with stakeholders.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent education with 10 years' experience2-5 years of relevant prior leadership experience in a formal (E4 comparable) management functionSkilled people managerThink and act strategically and translate vision into action Can demonstrate responsibility of delivery of at least 3 end-customer facing products (at least one on a global scale)Can demonstrate responsibility for operations of at least one global end-customer facing product for at least 2 yearsUnderstands embedded, backend and app software development Understands and can execute a Platform Application development paradigmUnderstands and demonstrated ability to work in heterogeneously set up development teams with professionals working in parallel on embedded, cloud, data (-applications) problemsThinks and acts in teamsDemonstrated track record of data-driven decision makingExcellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilitiesExperience with budget management and resource allocationWillingness to travel internationally as requiredProven experience in engineering leadership and managing cross-functional teamsDeep understanding of AI technologies, platform development, and software engineering principlesValid US Driver's LicensePreferred Qualifications:Previous leadership experience is a plusMaster's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related fieldThe successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, job-related education, skills, and experience, geographic location, and market conditions. The current salary range for this position is as follows and may be modified in the future: $201,400 - $256,800.
Why should you apply? Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. We have an open and flexible environment to allow you to push boundaries, join MBRDNA and design your future.
Benefits for Full-Time* Employees Include: •Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
•401(k) with employer match
•Up to 18 company-paid holidays
•Paid time off (unlimited for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
•Tuition assistance program
•Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs
•Vehicle lease subsidy or company car (for eligible employees only)
* Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes. Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America, Inc.
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