Senior System & Software Business Development Manager (Automotive)

Location: Shanghai (JingAn), China. Must be available for frequent customer travel.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, with a strong focus on the automotive industry.

What you will do

• Support account managers in expanding the footprint at key OEMs and securing entry points for new system/software programs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with R&D leaders, system architects, and technical program owners.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new software opportunities including MotionWise, CoreRide, and SDV platforms.
• Build and manage a robust opportunity pipeline across prioritized accounts.
• Lead early-stage discussions, evaluations, and PoCs to ensure successful design wins.
• Collaborate with global sales, product lines, and engineering teams to refine value propositions and roadmaps.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in automotive software, ECU domains, or SDV-related technical sales.
• Proven track record of selling complex software offerings to OEM and Tier1 R&D communities.
• Strong influencing skills with both technical and management stakeholders.
• Experience working within international, cross-functional teams.
• Business fluency in English is required.
• Regional language skills (Chinese) are highly valuable.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) market.
• Collaboration with global, cross-functional teams in a leading semiconductor organization.
• Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making within the automotive ecosystem.
• Professional development through engagement with advanced technical and commercial stakeholders.