AI/ML Senior Engineer Embedded AI (f/m/d)

Aptiv PLC; Wuppertal; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Permanent contract with international)

Training and certifications

Recognize innovation

International collaboration

CSR initiatives

Shape future mobility

Job summary

Aptiv PLC in Germany seeks a Senior Engineer in Embedded AI to lead development of AI for embedded systems. You will prototype, benchmark, optimize real-time AI implementations, and collaborate with algorithm experts and system developers to shape advanced hardware platforms.

Join a highly international team, contribute to technology for autonomous driving, perception and integration with AI processors, and mentor peers while delivering robust, industry-grade solutions.

Qualifications

• Master or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• 5+ years embedded software development.
• 2+ years Embedded AI, DSP/accelerator real-time implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior engineer activities in Embedded AI and mentor others.
• Benchmark and develop prototypes for PoC phase.
• Develop tools and methods enabling related activities.
• Support hardware selection processes and become AI SoCs expert.
• Interdisciplinary communication with algorithm experts and system developers.

Skills

Embedded AI

C/C++

Rust

DSP/Accelerator RT

Fixed point/quantization

AI/ML concepts

Memory architecture

Education

Master or Ph.D. in CS/EE/Physics

Tools

NVIDIA THOR

Job description

Aptiv is one of the largest Automotive suppliers and one of the pioneering companies planning to launch a complete autonomous driving platform into series production, together with its partners.

We offer the chance to work in a challenging technical environment where science is transferred into real products. You can work together with an international team with technical experts from around the globe to develop new sensors, applications and platforms to define the future automotive technology.

Join our team as a Senior Engineer in Embedded AI and contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for embedded systems. You will lead key technical activities, from prototyping and benchmarking to optimizing AI implementations for real-time performance. Working closely with algorithm experts and system developers, you will help shape technologies and solutions for advanced hardware platforms. As an Embedded AI expert, you will also share your knowledge and support other engineers in developing their technical skills.

Your Role

• Expertise Senior Engineer in Embedded AI, lead activities, train others to improve their skills
• Benchmark and develop prototypes for proof of concept phase
• Develop and apply tools and methods enabling related activities
• Support hardware selection processes and become company expert for AI SoCs
• Interdisciplinary communication with algorithm experts and system developers

Your Background

• Master or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field
• Expert with proven background in embedded software development (5 years +)
• Professional hands-on experience in Embedded AI, DSP / accelerator real-time implementation (2 years +)

• Must have strong programming skills in C, C++ including applying compiler and debugging methods
• Experience with RUST is a plus
• Experience in development of deep learning (transformers would be a plus) from scientific or professional back ground, preferably in perception domain
• Experience with code optimization approaches, well understanding of memory dependencies
• Familiar with fixed point implementation and quantization and tool development in that area
• Familiar with instruction sets and memory architectures, FPGA, DSP and AI processors
• NVIDIA THOR experience is a plus

• Excellent analytical skills and a good mathematical background
• Ability to understand complex AI/ML based algorithms on all levels, capability to find alternative implementations that have impact on runtime

• General knowledge about perception, tracking, fusion and path planning algorithms is a plus
• Experience in the automotive field is not mandatory but a plus

Benefits

• In addition to an attractive compensation package, Aptiv offers 30 days of annual leave and overtime compensation.
• You can look forward to a secure, permanent employment contract with continuous opportunities for internal career development, including within an international environment.
• Through access to internal and external training programs, coaching, and certifications, you will have ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• We recognize and reward innovation and outstanding performance.
• You will work in a highly international and collaborative environment, partnering with industry experts on equal footing.
• You will have the opportunity to get involved in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
• At Aptiv, you will have the chance to actively shape the future of mobility by working closely with nearly all major global OEMs and leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as e-mobility and autonomous driving.

Meet the Next Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on-advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.