Senior Manager (f/m/d) Advanced Systems Engineering (AI)

Location: Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor technologies and software-defined solutions for automotive and other advanced systems.

What you will do

• Lead the Advanced Systems Engineering organization, including managers, senior engineers, architects, and technical experts.
• Define and execute technology strategies, roadmaps, advanced engineering initiatives, and innovation programs.
• Drive systems engineering, software engineering, product innovation, and next-generation software and system concepts for future mobility solutions.
• Deploy AI-based, generative AI, and agentic AI engineering methodologies and tooling.
• Set organizational priorities, plan resources, and improve engineering practices, methodologies, and development processes.
• Manage collaboration with product management, architecture, industry partners, universities, and research institutions, including research funding programs.

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience in engineering, R&D, or technology organizations.
• Proven experience managing managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong background in systems engineering, software engineering, product development, or technology innovation.
• Practical experience deploying generative AI and agentic AI tooling in software development.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills; a conscious and reliable working style is required for security-related responsibilities and certification activities.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of automotive technologies and software-defined systems.
• Experience building high-performing teams and developing talent.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on innovation, accountability, technical excellence, and talent development.
• Cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product management, architecture, and strategic initiatives.
• Opportunities to participate in collaborative research programs with external partners and academic institutions.