System Validation Manager (Automotive)

TL;DR

System Validation Manager (Automotive): Leading the validation strategy for the CoreRide portfolio with an accent on product maturity, robustness, and end-to-end integration of automotive ECU reference designs. Focus on driving cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, safety, and security to ensure customer readiness and compliance with automotive standards.

Location: Must be based in or able to work in Romania with a valid visa and work permit. The role is based in Sibiu/Bucharest with a hybrid work policy.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, driving innovation in automotive, security, and smart connected markets.

What you will do

• Define and lead the validation strategy for the CoreRide portfolio to ensure high product maturity.
• Drive end-to-end validation of integrated NXP and ecosystem partner technologies.
• Establish and improve validation processes and defect management throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, safety, and security teams.
• Ensure portfolio quality and customer readiness for automotive electronic control units.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems validation.
• Must have a valid visa and work permit to work in Romania.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of quality-driven development, requirements traceability, and validation planning.
• Solid knowledge of automotive functional safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards.

Nice to have

• Experience with automotive reference platforms and reusable software.
• Knowledge of middleware, operating systems, and virtualization.
• Familiarity with test automation, CI/CT, and validation toolchains.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time permanent contract with bonus plan eligibility.
• Flexible work hours and work-from-home policy.
• 25 vacation days and employee share purchase program with 15% discount.
• Learning and development opportunities through online and offline platforms.
• Social activities, relaxation areas, and on-site cafeteria.

Hiring process

• Initial phone or video conversation with a Talent Acquisition Consultant.
• Several business interviews.