Engineer Director Infotainment

Project Description

Are you passionate about creating new opportunities and driving the development of cutting-edge In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems?

Join us in shaping the future of infotainment in the automotive industry.

We’re looking for an exceptional Engineering Director to lead innovation in IVI, drive business growth with one of our key customers, and strengthen relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the automotive sector.

In this role, you will lead critical aspects of an IVI solution for a major client. You'll play a key role in evolving and inspiring a high-performing team of engineers, helping them reach their full potential.

You bring excellent project management skills, with a proven ability to maximize project efficiency while maintaining strong team morale. You know how to deliver results—while keeping people motivated and engaged.

Responsibilities

• Successfully managing and enabling software development teams in the automotive industry with a high focus on in vehicle infotainment systems
• Continuously adopt your project organization in line with market development and Luxofts strategic targets
• Drive joint and disruptive innovation with leading customers to ensure Luxofts competitiveness in the future
• Drive Luxoft business to maximize future growth by having a holistic view on the industry, focusing on the complete portfolio
• Align with all stakeholders on their projects to maximize efficiency and growth
• Manage the engagements and resource allocation with the expected return of investment in mind (entrepreneurial mindset)
• Manage expectations and responsibilities with all stakeholders inside and outside of Luxoft organization

Mandatory Skills

• A university degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable
• At least 15 years of professional experience within automotive industry especially with development of infotainment systems
• 15+ years’ experience as team leader , ability to identify and attract talents
• Analytical skills for identification and assessment of unique value propositions / selling points / product competitiveness in order to prioritize Go-to-Market activities
• Ability to drive alignment with key stakeholders and to manage multiple, multilevel interfaces
• Strategic thinking, business sense, entrepreneurial view, as well as a good understanding of process management, digitalization, and change management
• Project Management skills best proven by successful development of infotainment systems
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills

Nice to have skills

• Strong understanding of testing processes
• Agile methodology
• Vector/Canoe
• Mentoring experience
• Experience in the truck business
• Mock server implementation
• Android automotive experience
• Automotive testing experience
• Experience with embedded development
• Practical experience requirements elicitation and test design
• Practical experience in automation test framework implementation

Languages

English: C2 Proficient

Working at Luxoft:

- Flexible working hours

- International teamwork

- Cellphone usage

- Fitness/wellness policy

http://www.luxoft.com