Principal Solution Architect
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA) we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.
The Infotainment & AI department is responsible for innovating and evolving the in-vehicle infotainment system for US customers with the ambition to deliver a best-in-class market-leading infotainment experience. By combining software platforms AI capabilities and customer-centric design the department drives differentiation and customer satisfaction across the Mercedes-Benz portfolio.
The Infotainment Solution Architect is responsible for end-to-end technical ownership of the in-vehicle infotainment ecosystem spanning embedded software cloud services mobile integration and partner platforms. This role defines the technical north star for infotainment experiences in the US market while ensuring scalability security and global alignment.
This is a principal-level role with broad architectural accountability strong influence across organizations and deep collaboration with Product UX Data and Engineering teams.
Job Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end infotainment system architecture across vehicle cloud and mobile domains
- Define architectural principles standards and reference designs for MBUX infotainment
- Lead cross-functional technical alignment between Product UX QM Data Science and Engineering
- Evaluate build vs. buy and integrations with external partners
- Anticipate long-term platform evolution and ensure backward compatibility and scalability
- Review designs de-risk complex integrations and guide technical trade-off decisions
- Represent infotainment architecture in executive governance and partner forums
- Mentor senior and staff-level engineers and architects
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field
- 10 years of experience in large-scale software or embedded systems
- Proven ownership of end-to-end system architecture for complex consumer products
- Deep understanding of infotainment embedded Linux distributed systems and cloud backends
- Strong ability to influence without authority across org and vendor boundaries
- Experience working with automotive OEMs Tier-1s and consumer tech ecosystems
- Excellent analytical communication and decision-making skills
- Standing and sitting for long periods of time
- Ability to get in and out of test and production vehicles as needed
- Valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automotive infotainment platforms (MBUX preferred)
- Exposure to user experiences and data-informed system design
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. MBRDNA was honored as one of the Best Places to Work by BuiltIn in January 2024 a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. At each of our offices we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning ensuring every team member can thrive and innovate.
Benefits for Full-Time* Employees Include:
Medical dental and vision insurance for employees and their families
401(k) with employer match
Up to 15 company-paid holidays
Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees) sick time and parental leave
Tuition assistance program
Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs
* 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.
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