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Lead the Engineering IT team responsible for delivering scalable Validation Solutions across the automotive V-Cycle. Drive developer productivity, validation automation, AI-enabled engineering, and modern toolchains that accelerate Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development while improving quality, efficiency, and time-to-market. Key Responsibilities - Own the roadmap and delivery of Validation Engineering IT solutions supporting SiL, HiL, XiL, simulation, testing, and release validation ecosystems. - Lead and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, DevOps engineers, platform specialists, and solution architects. - Drive modernization of validation platforms through cloud, automation, AI, and DevOps practices. - Improve the developer journey by enabling self-service, integrated toolchains, and AI-powered engineering solutions. - Collaborate with MB.OS, E/E, Powertrain, and Vehicle Integration teams to deliver business value. - Establish KPI-driven governance covering platform adoption, validation throughput, automation coverage, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. - Ensure reliable operations, security, scalability, and continuous improvement of validation platforms and infrastructure. - 15 years of experience in Automotive Software Engineering, Engineering IT, Validation Solutions, or Engineering Toolchain Development. - Proven leadership experience managing teams, platforms, or large transformation programs. - Robust track record in digitalization initiatives using KPIs and data-driven decision making. - Demonstrated contribution to innovation and business value creation. - Experience working in global and multicultural environments. .