Audio & Cockpit domain HW architect

Tasks

Objective

Responsible for translating Audio and Cockpit related system requirements into hardware platform architectures and technical solutions. Act as the technical owner for Audio-related hardware technologies, driving component strategy, architecture planning, hardware design, supplier technical reviews, and technology roadmap development.

Represent the hardware organization in platform-level discussions with system teams, software teams, suppliers, and global development teams, while actively contributing to hardware development projects and technical decision making.

Qualifications

Education

Master degree in electronic/electro-technic, computer science or similar course of studies.

Fluent English and Chinese is mandatory; German language knowledge is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience in hardware development, hardware architecture, or related technical leadership roles.
• Extensive experience in automotive Audio, Cockpit, or related domains.
• Proven track record of leading architecture discussions, technical reviews, and solution evaluations across multiple organizations and disciplines.
• Experience translating product and system requirements into scalable hardware platform solutions.
• Experience driving technical trade-offs involving hardware, software, user experience, cost, performance, reliability, and product strategy.
• Experience working directly with OEMs, Tier1 suppliers, semiconductor vendors, and global development organizations.
• Experience establishing technology roadmaps, preferred component strategies, and reusable platform architectures.
• Experience representing technical organizations in executive-level, customer-facing, or global engineering discussions.
• Experience mentoring engineers, influencing technical direction, and driving capability development across organizations.
• Hands-on experience in hardware development, hardware debugging, and product delivery throughout the entire product lifecycle from concept phase to mass production.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Flextime Possible
• Events for Employees
• Discounts for Employees
• Possible Hybrid Work
• Possible Mobility Offers

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Digital Tech Ltd.
Xingchi Tower, No. 399, Keqiao Road, Jinqiao, Pudong
201206 Shanghai
Hongxing Ma
E-Mail: hongxing.ma@mercedes-benz.com