Technical Platform Owner (all genders) - OTA

Join us as a Technical Platform Owner ( all genders) - OTA in our Embedded Systems team and help shape the future of autonomous mobility! What you will do Platform Strategy Roadmap Vision Roadmap: Define the long-term vision and strategic roadmap for the entire OTA platform, spanning the in-vehicle embedded system and the cloud backend. Make vs. Buy Analysis: Critically evaluate and analyze internal development capabilities against available off-the-shelf (OTS) solutions for key OTA software components (e.g., delta update generators, in-vehicle clients, security modules). Derive an educated make/buy decision to strategically build the roadmap and optimize resource allocation. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary contact with engineering, safety/security, manufacturing, customer experience, and business development teams to gather requirements and manage expectations. Prioritization: Own the platform backlog, prioritizing features, user stories, and technical debt based on business value, technical feasibility, and regulatory standards compliance (e.g., UNECE R 156, ISO 21434). Technical Ownership Architecture Technical Definition: Work closely with the EE/Software Architects to technically define the end-to-end OTA solution, ensuring consistency between in-vehicle update clients (embedded software) and cloud services (backend). Security Compliance: Ensure all platform requirements include necessary security measures (encryption, authentication) and satisfy regulatory standards for functional safety and cyber security (ISO 21434). Embedded Interface: Define the technical requirements for the embedded software interfaces (ECUs, Gateways) to facilitate robust and efficient updates. Execution Delivery Translating high-level requirements and roadmap into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria. KPIs Performance: Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the platform, such as update success rate, deployment time, and system reliability. What will help you to fulfill your role Technical Background: Strong foundation in embedded software or EE architecture, with a demonstrable understanding of ECU communication (CAN, Ethernet) and diagnostics. OTA Domain Expertise: Proven experience working specifically with OTA platforms/products, understanding the full lifecycle from software build to vehicle deployment. Product Ownership/Management: Profound experience as a Product Owner, Platform Owner, or Technical Program Manager, managing complex technical products/platforms. Cross-Domain Knowledge: Ability to converse fluently with both embedded software engineers (C/C++, AUTOSAR) and cloud/backend developers (APIs, Microservices, Cloud Platforms). Communication Leadership: Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence technical direction without direct authority. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds — even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role and MOIA’s mission, we’d love to hear from you! Our benefits in a nutshell Competitive salary (including bonus) Hybrid work setup: Work from home or one of our offices - you and your team decide how often to meet, blending flexibility with collaboration! Flexible working hours and the possibility of flexible work arrangements depending on your needs (parenting, care work, volunteering, etc.) Budget and monthly expense allowance for home office setup Possibility of remote work from outside Germany for up to 6 weeks per year from over 35 countries - learn more in our blog ! Public transport ticket (fully subsidized "Deutschlandticket") for commuting and travelling throughout Germany and discount on MOIA rides Subsidized fitness club membership or bike leasing Learning environment with continuous learning days, job rotation, trainings and workshops, coaching, conferences, books, and language classes Mental health support, 1:1 session ... (truncated, view full listing at source)