Lead the Engineering IT team responsible for delivering scalable Validation Solutions across the automotive V-Cycle. Drive developer productivity, validation automation, AI-enabled engineering, and modern toolchains that accelerate Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development while improving quality, efficiency, and time-to-market. Key Responsibilities • Own the roadmap and delivery of Validation Engineering IT solutions supporting SiL, HiL, XiL, simulation, testing, and release validation ecosystems. • Lead and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, DevOps engineers, platform specialists, and solution architects. • Drive modernization of validation platforms through cloud, automation, AI, and DevOps practices. • Improve the developer journey by enabling self-service, integrated toolchains, and AI-powered engineering solutions. • Collaborate with MB.OS, E/E, Powertrain, and Vehicle Integration teams to deliver business value. • Establish KPI-driven governance covering platform adoption, validation throughput, automation coverage, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. • Ensure reliable operations, security, scalability, and continuous improvement of validation platforms and infrastructure. • 15+ years of experience in Automotive Software Engineering, Engineering IT, Validation Solutions, or Engineering Toolchain Development. • Proven leadership experience managing teams, platforms, or large transformation programs. • Strong track record in digitalization initiatives using KPIs and data-driven decision making. • Demonstrated contribution to innovation and business value creation. • Experience working in global and multicultural environments.