Technical Project Lead
Project description
The role focuses on the coordination and execution of test, validation, and data-driven stability analysis for automotive software systems within complex vehicle platforms. A strong emphasis lies on fleet-based data analysis, trace-based communication analysis, and long-term stability evaluation across large fleets of vehicles. The position acts as a central interface between software development, validation, data analytics, and program management, enabling data-driven decisions and continuous software quality improvement across vehicle generations.
Responsibilities
- - Plan, coordinate, and track software test and validation activities on system and vehicle level - Analyze large-scale fleet vehicle data to identify stability issues, regressions, and system anomalies - Evaluate data logger outputs and recorded vehicle data from test fleets and field vehicles - Perform trace analyses for Ethernet-based in-vehicle communication to detect timing, performance, and communication issues - Support stability analyses across large vehicle fleets using aggregated operational data - Define, monitor, and report KPIs related to software quality, stability, and fleet performance - Drive defect analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions based on real vehicle data - Coordinate with development, validation, data analytics, and program management stakeholders - Support continuous improvement of test, validation, and data analysis processes - Lead small technical teams and coordinate internal and external partners
SKILLS
Must have
- Automotive & Software Validation - Automotive software development and validation experience - System- and vehicle-level test and validation processes - Strong understanding of ECU-based vehicle architectures Fleet Data & Data Analysis - Analysis of large volumes of fleet vehicle data - Experience working with vehicle data loggers and logging concepts - Ability to derive stability and quality insights from operational vehicle data Trace & Communication Analysis - Experience in trace analysis for Ethernet-based vehicle communication - Understanding of in-vehicle communication flows and timing behavior - Experience analyzing communication issues using recorded trace data Project & Process Skills - Planning, tracking, and reporting of complex technical processes - KPI definition, monitoring, and management reporting - Structured defect management and root cause analysis - Several years of experience in automotive software projects, preferably in validation, system testing, or data-driven roles - Knowledge of vehicle bus systems and protocols (e.g. Ethernet, CAN, LIN) - Understanding of connectivity, infotainment, or telematics systems - Proven experience in technical project coordination or leadership - Strong analytical background with focus on fleet vehicle data evaluation - Hands-on experience with Ethernet trace analysis in automotive environments - Experience with automated test execution or data-driven validation approaches - Experience working with data logger technologies and large datasets - Knowledge of methods to perform long-term stability analyses across vehicle fleets - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills - Professional customer-facing communication and the ability to confidently represent technical topics and project status towards customers and external stakeholders - Ability to work reliably under pressure and manage priorities in challenging and time-critical project phases - Very good written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Automotive SPICE processes - Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB) - Experience with agile development frameworks (SCRUM, SAFe) Industry & Domain Knowledge (Required) - Experience working within Volkswagen Group and/or CARIAD environments, including - Vehicle software development landscapes - OEM-level validation and release processes - Large-scale fleet and field data evaluation
