Senior Innovation Tech Lead, Compute & SDV Architect

Aptiv PLC

Kraków

Hybrid

PLN 280,000 - 420,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr remote)

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Job summary

Aptiv PLC in Kraków is seeking a Senior Innovation Technical Lead to drive exploration and development of next-generation compute platforms and Software Defined Vehicle technologies. You will combine deep technical expertise with innovation leadership to transform emerging technologies into concepts, demonstrators, and future business opportunities.

You will lead innovation projects, drive prototyping and PoC activities, and evaluate emerging technologies for applicability to future vehicle

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Extensive experience in embedded systems, compute platforms, automotive electronics, or software-defined architectures.
Strong understanding of system architecture, HW/SW integration, and vehicle communication technologies.
Experience in concept creation, technology evaluation, and prototype development.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Fluency in English.
Experience with HPC, zonal architectures, virtualization, AI-enabled systems, or Software Defined Vehicle technologies.
Experience in customer-facing technical roles, innovation projects, or technology consulting.
Knowledge of automotive communication technologies such as Ethernet, CAN, SOME/IP, DDS, or TSN.

Responsibilities

Lead innovation projects related to centralized compute platforms, Software Defined Vehicle technologies, communication frameworks, and system architectures.
Drive technical concept development, prototyping, and proof-of-concept activities.
Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their applicability to future vehicle platforms.
Ensure technical feasibility and scalability of innovation concepts.
Define system-level concepts for future compute architectures and HW/SW integration.
Contribute to technology roadmaps and long-term innovation strategy.
Support cross-domain collaboration between hardware, software, systems, and product engineering teams.
Support customer innovation workshops and early-stage technology discussions.
Present technical concepts, demonstrators, and innovation roadmaps to customers and stakeholders.
Translate customer challenges and market trends into innovation opportunities.