Senior Tech Lead for Navigation Architecture and Development (F/M/D)

Wherever dream cars are built dream jobs are not far away. Join our team to develop digital products that make our cars even more exciting.

We are looking for a dedicated Navigation Expert with a strong focus on software architecture and development for our team which builds the next generation of Porsches invehicle infotainment system from the ground up providing our customers an elevated driver experience.

You will be part of a crossfunctional product team and will be based in Ludwigsburg Germany. In your role you will contribute to the product success by developing stateoftheart Androidbased automotive products. Furthermore you will be involved in all aspects of the product development process for new Porsche infotainment services and driving experiences including initiating new product ideas creating and evaluating concepts building technical proof of concepts and delivering products to our customers.

The NavigationProduct Team is part of our Portfolio Vehicle. Within this Portfolio we work in crossfunctional product teams across the globe to develop premium customized Porsche services which are integrated seamlessly into the existing digital life of our customers. Global collaboration and synergies based on lean and datadriven processes are key to our success.

If you want to proactively shape our products and are always curious to try out new paths then Porsche Digital is the right place for you.

WHAT YOUR TASKS ARE

As an Infotainment Software Engineer youll be a vital part of our agile team shaping the future of Porsches luxury infotainment experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and implement software architectures for modern navigation solutions within our infotainment systems in accordance with applicable standards and norms.
• Ensure consistency performance and reuse across E/E architectures and markets.
• Align architecture and implementation with development teams tech partners SDK providers and vehicle integration.
• Ensure a seamless navigation experience across displays operating systems (Android Automotive and Real Time OS) and other customer touch points like companion app.
• Champion and provide technical guidance for advanced topics like 3D rendering driver assistance and integration of other locationbased services.
• Analyze user requirements and technical specifications to ensure a userfriendly luxury navigation experience.
• Conduct code reviews testing and validation of navigation software.
• Provide technical advice and support for the integration of the navigation solution into vehicle architecture.
• Guide and define technical strategies for the team including architectural decisions testing approaches and tooling.
• Coach and mentor fellow software developers fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Collaborate closely with product owners designers architects and other stakeholders.

WHAT YOU BRING ALONG

• Extensive professional experience in software development for Infotainment and Navigation Systems.
• Proven experience in a technical guidance role including stakeholder and partner management.
• Deep knowledge of applicable standards and norms in automotive software development.
• Practical experience implementing navigation systems for automotive applications.
• Proficiency in Kotlin software development with handson coding experience.
• Familiarity with unit integration and UI testing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Android Linux and QNX operating systems as well as vehicle architectures.
• Experience with build pipelines CI/CD processes and software lifecycle management.
• Commitment to clean code principles and sound software architecture.
• Experience with C development is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Comfortable working in Scrum and agile environments.
• Highly selfmotivated and dedicated to delivering results.
• Reflective mindset always considering the purpose behind tasks.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills able to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Fluent in German and English

OUR BENEFITS:

• Competitive payment
• Thirty days of paid vacation
• Referral bonuses for bringing new talent on board
• Flexible working model (you and your team decide when to be in the office)
• Food allowance for Speisewerk (Ludwigsburg)
• A coffee bot that helps you to network while working remotely
• Access to our corporate benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Mobility leasing option (e.g. Jobrad VW Leasing)
• A subsidy for your VVS / BVG ticket
• Modern working environment
• Dogfriendly Office
• Regular surveys to measure your happiness at Porsche Digital
• Personal growth budget