Brief Role DescriptionThis position is a career level 29L, and is located in San Jose, CA with a role classification of Fully On-Site.The Manager Development Driver Assistance & Verification is responsible for leading multiple teams and projects delivering Driver Assistance (ADAS) development, verification, validation and release activities across Audi vehicle platforms. The role ensures reliable execution across scope, quality, timing and cost, while serving as a key escalation and alignment point between Managers and the functional Director.
Building on strong delivery ownership, the Manager coordinates interdisciplinary development and validation activities from early concept phases through implementation, testing and release readiness. The role actively manages technical risks, resource allocation and cross functional dependencies and supports the Director in enforcing governance, maturity reporting and release preparation.
The Manager works closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and strategic partners and contributes to continuous improvement of development and verification methods, tools, and processes within the assigned responsibility area.
Possible Tasks within this RoleDelivery Ownership - ADAS Development, Verification & Release (45%)- Own delivery outcomes across multiple ADAS projects or functions, ensuring achievement of quality, timing, and cost targets
- Coordinate development, simulation, validation and release activities across teams and interfaces
- Ensure validation evidence, test coverage, and documentation are complete and consistent
- Identify and manage technical and delivery risks; escalate critical issues to the Director as required
- Represent delivery status, risks, and mitigation plans in senior project and management forums
Team & People Leadership (30%)- Lead and develop multiple teams, including line managers and senior engineers
- Support performance management, coaching and professional development
- Ensure effective workload balancing, prioritization and resource utilization
- Foster a collaborative, quality focused and accountable working culture
Cross Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Management (15%)- Act as a central coordination point between development, validation, integration and vehicle teams
- Interface with suppliers and strategic partners to ensure aligned technical execution
- Support cross brand and cross organizational alignment within Volkswagen Group structures
Process Contribution & Continuous Improvement (10%)- Contribute to the improvement of development, validation and reporting processes
- Support rollout of tools, methods and best practices within the organization
- Act as operational delegate for the Director on selected topics or forums
Qualification requirementsEducationRequired
- Master's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical or comparable)
- Extensive knowledge of autonomous driving development (ADAS_AD)
Desired
PhD in in Engineering (Automotive Systems Engineering, robotics, computer science or comparable)
- 10+ years of experience in automotive R&D, Product Development and/or Project Management
- 10+ years of experience with Autonomous or ADAS functions
Skills- Strong leadership capability to lead multiple teams or projects through subordinate managers or senior engineers
- Proven ability to own delivery outcomes end-to-end across ADAS development, verification, and validation activities
- Advanced project and program execution skills, including planning, tracking, risk management and escalation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex, cross-functional technical issues
- Ability to operate effectively in international and cross-brand environments
- Clear and structured communication skills suitable for top management and cross-organizational alignment
- High level of ownership, accountability and initiative toward quality and delivery excellence
- Ability to balance hands-on technical engagement with multi-team leadership responsibilities
Specialized SkillsRequired
- Strong experience in ADAS development, simulation, verification, and validation, with ability to guide teams from concept to release
- Solid understanding of ADAS system architectures, including sensors, control logic, software-hardware integration and vehicle interfaces
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