Automotive Solutions Practice Lead - Bengaluru, India - Akkodis

Description

Main tasks include specifically:

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with sales teams to identify and qualify opportunities for new age Automotive software development.
• Engage with clients to understand their business objectives, operational challenges, and requirements.
• Lead the design and high-level architecture of software defined vehicle, electrification and connectivity solutions that align with clients' needs and objectives.
• Develop detailed technical proposals, presentations, and demonstrations to showcase the value proposition of our solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in Automotive technologies and methodologies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering insights and recommendations to optimize their manufacturing operations and achieve competitive advantage.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and internal teams, to drive collaboration and ensure customer satisfaction.

Required Skills:

• Deep understanding of Automotive concepts, technologies, and trends.
• Proficiency in architecting and designing complex solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to successful completion.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering value to clients and driving business growth.
• Autonomous Driving Technologies: knowledge of autonomous driving systems, including sensor fusion, perception algorithms, localization techniques and path planning algorithms etc
• Connectivity and Telematics: Experience with vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication protocols (e.g., DSRC, 5G, LTE), cloud-based services, OTA updates, and remote diagnostics.
• Embedded Systems Development: Hands-on experience with embedded software development, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and hardware-software co-design for automotive applications.
• Software Development Lifecycle: Proficient in Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Cybersecurity and Safety Standards: Familiarity with ISO 26262, SAE J3061, and other automotive cybersecurity and safety standards, along with practical experience in threat modeling and risk assessment.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting capabilities, and attention to detail, with the ability to debug complex software issues and optimize system performance.

Required Experience:

· Experience in working with leading IT / Engineering service providers.

· Experience in working with leading OEM and MSPs

· Experience supporting internal and external stakeholders across different countries.

· Minimum of 10 years of experience in architecting and implementing complex IT solutions, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sector.

· Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.